Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS ×
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
BrandCanonFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberSX20 ISS4200
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124118
Width (mm)87100
Height (mm)8881
Weight (g)676543
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX10 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX30 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2864(12.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensFujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating, 15 elements in 11 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0024.00 - 576.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 102 - 100
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detect AF; Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF typeEVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400*; * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE256-zone Multi, Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200Portrait, Night, Macro, Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlit Portrait, Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
Flash range descriptionAuto 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 connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
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)-
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.26-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Play -> record time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)600500
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposeables4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Smart Auto, Face/Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HD Movies.-



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