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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 8 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2002More modern by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k117kSharper screen (+113k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX20 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 65 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX20 IS will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (600g)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (850g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than average in class (850g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (600g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-06 2002-08-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $2,000