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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Announced June 2015
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and HS20 EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was manufactured 4 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G3 X matches up against the HS20 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 G3 X HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2011More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon G3 X

 HS20 EXR G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 G3 X HS20 EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 X compared to the HS20 EXR.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and HS20 EXR is 60 and 58 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and HS20 EXR.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer G3 X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
55
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G3 X
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
65
environment proof
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
69
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (730 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Alternative name - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-18 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 grams (1.62 lb) 730 grams (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $849 $600