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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery (270 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (353 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $500