Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XQ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX20 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.