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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SX200 IS 
LaunchedApril 2013May 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000 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 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 353g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $500