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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX20 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX20 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (600g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
50
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-01-14
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
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 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $299