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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the D20 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was brought out 24 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D20 matches up versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 D20 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon D20

 Fujifilm F550 EXR D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 D20 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer D20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
60
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot D20Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $450