Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP80

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon D20 and Fujifilm XP70, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D20 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D20 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm XP70
D20 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon D20
Fujifilm XP70 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm XP70
D20 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys outside 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) while the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon D20 and Fujifilm XP70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Fujifilm XP70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and Fujifilm XP70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-18 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $199 |