Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2000
- Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

The SX20 IS was released 10 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX20 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 121 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Crisper display (+30k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SX20 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 65 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX20 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2000-08-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3040 x 2016 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 320 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 200 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 820g (1.81 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $2,000 |