Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2002 | More modern by 97 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 117k | Sharper screen (+113k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S2 Pro | SX20 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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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).
Check the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | |
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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 |