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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
81
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was announced 3 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores vs the HS20 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX400 IS HS20 EXR 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX400 IS

 HS20 EXR SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX400 IS HS20 EXR 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and HS20 EXR is 81 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and HS20 EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX400 IS features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The fresher SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 313 grams (0.69 lb) 730 grams (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $600