Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm JX550
D20 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon D20
Fujifilm JX550 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm JX550
D20 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |