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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm Z110
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z110 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Z110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm Z110

 SX20 IS Fujifilm Z110 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm Z110 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110

 SX20 IS Fujifilm Z110 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z110 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the Fujifilm Z110.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm Z110 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z110 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z110 Street photography advice
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600g)
55
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z110 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z110 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z110 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z110 Vlogging features
50
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (600g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm Z110
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix Z110
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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
Microphone 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 600g (1.32 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD / SDHC / SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $0