Fujifilm X100S vs Canon PowerShot D20

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100S and the Canon PowerShot D20, 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 X100S was introduced in July 2013 and Canon PowerShot D20 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Canon PowerShot D20.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot D20 over Fujifilm X100S.

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.

Screen

Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot D20 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot D20.

Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot D20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Fujifilm X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot D20 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

Canon PowerShot D20 has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100S has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot D20 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Canon PowerShot D20 comes with NB-6L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot D20. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot D20. Fujifilm X100S also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13") and Canon PowerShot D20 body has dimensions of 112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1"). Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Canon PowerShot D20 weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz).

Fujifilm X100S

Canon PowerShot D20

127 mm

74 mm

112 mm

71 mm

74 mm

71 mm