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Canon N vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
Fujifilm X20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm X20

 N Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Screen dimension2.8"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).

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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.

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (353g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Canon N vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot NFujifilm X20
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