Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X10 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.

      Fujifilm X10 was introduced in July 2012 and Fujifilm X20 was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X10
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   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 Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X10 over Fujifilm X20.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) vs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

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      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Olympus Tough-3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sigma DP1
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Fujifilm Z70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X20 over Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20
      Cheaper $599.95/EU: €633.19/UK: £499.99 vs $599
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 12.0 fps

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

      Fujifilm X30
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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

      Fujifilm XQ1
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      2/3-inch

      12 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

      Panasonic XS1
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      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 Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm X20
        Cheap$599.95/EU: €633.19/UK: £499.99$599
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/1000 sec1/1000 sec
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm X20
        Small Sensor2/3-inch2/3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots270 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 have 2.80" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. They both have 85% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-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 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 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

      Fujifilm X10 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 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 [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X10 has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X20 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 come with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X20. Fujifilm X10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm X20 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X10 and 7.00 m on Fujifilm X20. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 bodies have the same dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24"). Fujifilm X10 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) and Fujifilm X20 weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz).

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      117 mm

      70 mm

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X10 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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      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 - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 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 Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 and give them scores of 62 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.


      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No 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

      Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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