Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 65 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX20 IS will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.