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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Announced June 2013
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon D20 versus Fujifilm XF1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D20 was manufactured 10 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D20 matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Fujifilm XF1

 D20 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2012Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon D20

 Fujifilm XF1 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Fujifilm XF1

 D20 Fujifilm XF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and Fujifilm XF1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D20 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern D20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
33
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography advice
60
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (255g)
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Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot D20Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Fujifilm XF1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-18 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $380