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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm X-E2

 SX20 IS Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Fujifilm X-E2 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2

 SX20 IS Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has got physical dimensions 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 X-E2 has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E2 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
37
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
50
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
34
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm X-E2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-03-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $450