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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
27

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 17 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1500 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S1500.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 65 and 82 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX20 IS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
19
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
49
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (600g)
51
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
34
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
53
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (600g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
 has built in flash
 great reach (396mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low MP (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
50
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (600g)
23
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $200