Canon SX410 IS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was brought out 4 years after the HS20 EXR which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades vs the HS20 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS vs the HS20 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and HS20 EXR is 80 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and HS20 EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.