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Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100V was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V grades vs the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X100V Fujifilm X20 
LaunchedFebruary 2020April 2013Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm X100V

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X100V Fujifilm X20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will provide more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
heavier than average (478g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
73
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (420 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
76
good battery pack (420 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (478g)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (420 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (478 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm X100VFujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X100V Fujifilm X20
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2013-04-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 85 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 353 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,399 $500