Canon N vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
- Replacement is Fujifilm X30

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon N vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty similar but the N (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The N was unveiled 3 months before the Fujifilm X20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N grades vs the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm X20
N | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon N
Fujifilm X20 | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm X20
N | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.8" | Identical screen measurements |
Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon N comes with physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the N vs the Fujifilm X20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and Fujifilm X20.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The N offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm X20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/1000 seconds |
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 353 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
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 | 200 photographs | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $500 |