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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was introduced 3 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the HS20 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX60 HS HS20 EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX60 HS

 HS20 EXR SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX60 HS HS20 EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions 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 SX60 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS and the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and HS20 EXR is 61 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and HS20 EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The younger SX60 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
62
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (730g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $549 $600