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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm X20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX210 IS was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS grades vs the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX210 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SX210 IS 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SX210 IS Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (220g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others (353g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $500