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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL1000 SX20 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL1000

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the Fujifilm SL1000.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 65 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
49
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (600g)
56
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
34
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
53
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (600g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (659g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
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 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (600 grams)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 659 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $600