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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon N100 versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The N100 was brought out 9 months after the Fujifilm X20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the N100 scores against the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Fujifilm X20

 N100 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon N100

 Fujifilm X20 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Fujifilm X20

 N100 Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Canon N100 versus Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Fujifilm X20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The N100 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer N100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
33
focusing manually
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (289 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (330 shots)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (353g)
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot N100Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 353 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $500