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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX20 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S4800 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 depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (600g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (600g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
50
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (600g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-30
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 518 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $229