• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z20fd advantages over Canon SD790 IS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    110g vs 179g
    Lighter weight

Canon SD790 IS advantages over Fujifilm Z20fd

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.5 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 150k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 0.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/1500 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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 SD770 IS

Fujifilm Z20fd
Canon SD770 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Canon SD770 IS

Canon SD790 IS
Canon SD770 IS
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Canon SD770 IS

Compared to Olympus 1040

Fujifilm Z20fd
Olympus 1040
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Olympus 1040

Canon SD790 IS
Olympus 1040
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Olympus 1040

Compared to Canon SD880 IS

Fujifilm Z20fd
Canon SD880 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Canon SD880 IS

Canon SD790 IS
Canon SD880 IS
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Canon SD880 IS

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Fujifilm Z20fd
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Canon SD790 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Fujifilm Z37

Fujifilm Z20fd
Fujifilm Z37
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm Z20fd vs Fujifilm Z37

Canon SD790 IS
Fujifilm Z37
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

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