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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX20 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
37
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery life (500 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
50
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures
Style 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 recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $330