Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") provide different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 20 months prior to the HS20 EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the HS20 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the HS20 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and HS20 EXR is 90 and 58 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and HS20 EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.