Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S9200
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S9200 | SX20 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9200
SX20 IS | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | |
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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 |