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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
50
really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (510g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $280