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Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (2/3").

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedAugust 2014April 2013More recent by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Fujifilm X30 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 vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm X30 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
47
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
60
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (353g)
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (423g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm X20Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 2/3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 270 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $499