Fujifilm X20

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X20 was announced in 2013 and is a 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm X20 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm Xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm Xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X70
    Compare
    		January
    2016    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X30
    Compare
    		August
    2014    		 12 MP
    2/3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X20 April
    2013    		 12 MP
    2/3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X10
    Compare
    		July
    2012    		 12 MP
    2/3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X70 vs X30 vs X20 vs X10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X20.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm X20 to its predecessor X10 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X10
    Cheaper $599 vs $599.95/EU: €633.19/UK: £499.99
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X10
    Face Detection vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Speaker vs Mono
    Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
    Heavier 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) vs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X20 vs X10.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm X20 has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 85% coverage.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X20 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X20.

    Fujifilm X30
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Fujifilm X10
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Fujifilm X70
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon S6100
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Leica V-Lux 30
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Samsung ST150F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm XQ1
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X20 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X20 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X20's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X20 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24"). It weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    117 mm (4.61")

    70 mm (2.76")

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    70 mm (2.76")

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    57 mm (2.24")

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    Fujifilm X20 dimensions

    Fujifilm X20 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X20 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Fujifilm X20 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

    Fujifilm X20 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X20 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    61

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 59 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    73

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 73 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    82

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 60 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    50

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 50 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm X20 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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