Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S100FS [S]ave

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Fujifilm FinePix S100FS ×
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix S100FSCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberS100FSSX20 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133124
Width (mm)15087
Height (mm)9488
Weight (g)995676
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX10 IS
Successor-Canon SX30 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeSuperCCD HRCCD
Sensor manufacturerFujifilm-
Effective megapixels (MP)11.112.1
Sensor format2/3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)58.0828.07
Sensor width (mm)8.86.17
Sensor height (mm)6.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.181.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score43-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.6-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)177-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 2688(10.8 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.raf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.91.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon ZoomCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 400.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 100.00
Zoom ratio (x)14.320
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 1000 - 10
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect Auto focus (Area, Multi, Center), Continuous AF, Manual focusContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2", 200K pixels color LCDEVF type
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* 6 megapixels or lower), 10000** (** 3 megapixels or lower)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/3200 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL 256-zone meteringEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNature, Nature-soft, Nature-Vivid, Flower, Portrait, Portrait-soft, Baby, Portrait Enhancer, Sport, Night, Fireworks, SunsetPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto (800) Wide: Approx. 0.6m / 2.0 ft. to 7.2m / 23.6 ft. Telephoto: Approx. 2.5m / 8.2 ft. to 3.8m / 12.5 ft.Auto ISO: 1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.raf)
-
Included memory (MB)25-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.32.26
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.12-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.91.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.510.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.52
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.44
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.470.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.07
Startup time (s)2.42.4
Play -> record time (s)0.82.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250600
Battery form factorProprietary NP-1404 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-140 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • finepix viewer (raw conversion function included)
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization (Optical + high ISO); Film Simulation Bracketing, Dynamic Range Bracketing and AE BracketingOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Smart Auto, Face/Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HD Movies.



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