Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 18 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside measurements 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 S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 65 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX20 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.