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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S9200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX20 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S9200

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S9200 SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm S9200.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
50
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $300