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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched March 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W SX20 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S8400W 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 65 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/500s)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
49
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (600g)
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
53
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (560mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (600g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (1056mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inches)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
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 quite wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-03-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $300