Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9900w and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX20 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9900w. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions 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 S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9900w is 65 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.