Canon EOS R7 vs Fujifilm X20

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R7 and the Fujifilm X20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R7 was introduced in May 2022 and Fujifilm X20 was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R7 Highlights

      • 32.5 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 651 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 15.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 6 h Video Recording Limit
      • Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X20 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

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm X20.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Video Capture
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon EOS R7

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R7 over Fujifilm X20.

      Canon EOS R7 vs Fujifilm X20
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 2/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 32.5 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6960 x 4640 vs 4000 x 3000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 85%
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 660 shots vs 270 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X20

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X20 over Canon EOS R7.

      Canon EOS R7 vs Fujifilm X20
      Cheaper $1499, £1349 ($1899, £1699 with 18-150mm) vs $599
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 12,800
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/320 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Lighter 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz) vs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R7 Fujifilm X20
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
        High Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/1000 sec
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R7 Fujifilm X20
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R7 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Fujifilm X20 has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon EOS R7 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon EOS R7 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R7 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X20 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Canon EOS R7 has 100% coverage with 1.15x (0.72x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X20 has 85% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R7 features a 32.5 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 330 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. 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 43.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R7 is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 6960 x 4640 resolution. Fujifilm X20 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 cameras have a built-in image stabilization (6 stops of compensation in Canon EOS R7). On Canon EOS R7 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS R7

      Canon EOS R7 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS R7

      Canon EOS R7 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS R7 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X20 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R7 comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 660 shots and Fujifilm X20 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R7 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Fujifilm X20 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R7 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Canon EOS R7, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X20. Canon EOS R7 can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 15.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Fujifilm X20 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R7 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 651 focusing points and Fujifilm X20 has . Canon EOS R7 has detection range from -5 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R7 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R7 and ±2 range on Fujifilm X20. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R7 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X20.


      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. Canon EOS R7 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/320 sec on Canon EOS R7 and 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X20.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R7 body has dimensions of 132 x 90 x 92 mm (5.2 x 3.54 x 3.62") and Fujifilm X20 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24"). Canon EOS R7 weighs 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz) and Fujifilm X20 weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz).

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

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      90 mm

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      117 mm

      70 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm X20

      Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm X20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      83
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      82
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      82
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm X20 and give them scores of 80 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      OVERALL
      80
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      GOOD
      73
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   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

      Canon EOS R7

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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