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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 18 months prior to the Fujifilm SL300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX20 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX20 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (600 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (600g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (510g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $280