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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 18 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D20 grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm JX550

 D20 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon D20

 Fujifilm JX550 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm JX550

 D20 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern D20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot D20Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200