Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2800HD

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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S2800HD

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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See real-world photos taken with the SX20 IS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S2800HD Review.

Succeeded by the Canon SX30 IS
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Differences

Canon SX20 IS advantages over Fujifilm S2800HD

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 500 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm S2800HD advantages over Canon SX20 IS

Less expensive
$260 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lighter weight
437g vs 676g
Lighter weight
More pixels
14.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
1.2 fps vs 1.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX10 IS

Canon SX20 IS

Canon SX10 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX10 IS

Fujifilm S2800HD

Canon SX10 IS

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

$400
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Canon SX20 IS

Canon SX1 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$600
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX1 IS

Fujifilm S2800HD

Canon SX1 IS

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Fujifilm S1800

Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S1800

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

$207
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S1800

Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S1800

$229
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out

$207
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus

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Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Canon SX20 IS

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$500
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Fujifilm S2800HD

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$500
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

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Compared to Nikon L120

Canon SX20 IS

Nikon L120

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$226
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L120

Fujifilm S2800HD

Nikon L120

$229
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure

$226
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
Wider angle lens

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