Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
G3 X | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 55 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
G3 X | HS20 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |