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Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A810 was launched 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A810 grades against the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Fujifilm X20

 A810 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A810

 Fujifilm X20 A810 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2012Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Fujifilm X20

 A810 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A810 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A810 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Canon A810 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A810Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 353g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 270 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $500