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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon D20 versus Fujifilm X30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very close but the D20 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was launched 14 months before the Fujifilm X30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D20 scores against the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm X30

 D20 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon D20

 Fujifilm X30 D20 
IntroducedAugust 2014June 2013More modern by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm X30

 D20 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Fujifilm X30 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The D20 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged D20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
60
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
better than average battery (470 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (423g)
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot D20Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Fujifilm X30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $499