Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 18 months later than the Fujifilm S2000HD which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S2000HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2000HD has specifications of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 65 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX20 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.