Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X20 is FujiFilm's Small Sensor Compact digital camera initially launched on April of 2013. The camera has got a 12MP, CMOS X-TRANS II 2/3" sized sensor and has a full resolution of 4000 x 3000.

FujiFilm launched this model in order to replace the previous Fujifilm X10 (Read Full Comparison) and then launched the newer Fujifilm X30 (Read Full Comparison) to update this model.

The Fujifilm X20 stands at #9 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and overall #491 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please try out our Smart camera filter to find camera listings based on your personalized criteria.

The following is a chart of various factors used in the rating system.

The Fujifilm X20 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the detailed range underneath.

You can see the Fujifilm X20 from several angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a list of upsides and downsides of the Fujifilm X20 based on factors which are normally regarded as necessary in a digital camera.

The Fujifilm X20 is run by the EXR Processor II processor. The size of the sensor in the Fujifilm X20 is 8.8mm x 6.6mm (2/3"). The 58 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4000 x 3000 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Optical). In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter may cause cropping.

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The CMOS X-TRANS II sensor boasts 12MP and provides a standard ISO range of 100 - 12800. RAW photos are supported so you have wider margin for error.

The picture underneath displays the Fujifilm X20's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The Fujifilm X20 sensor comes with a crop factor of 4.1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Fujifilm X20 weighs 0.78 lb (353 gr or 12.45 ounces) and the sizing of the camera is 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2"). The weight of average Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 gr so the Fujifilm X20 is more heavy when compared with various competitors.

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Down below is a shot of the Fujifilm X20 besides a soft drink so you're able to have a feel for its scale.

The top view under will illustrate the button layout on the Fujifilm X20.

The Fujifilm X20 has a built in lens providing a focal range of 28-112mm giving it a 4.0 x zoom which is definitely not exceptional but it will surely be invaluable in certain circumstances.

At the widest 28mm, the lens provides an aperture of f2.0 making it ideal in low light situations and getting a shallow depth of field. It would also enable you to go with a lower ISO to capture better photos. On the tele end, 112mm comes at f2.8 making it pretty decent and allows you to use high shutter speeds.

The Fujifilm X20 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC or Bluetooth support can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to send images and in some cases adjust camera settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.

Many applications even allow a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it could be connected to an external screen. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The highest possible video quality in the Fujifilm X20 is 1920 x 1080 and it can capture in H.264 file format. 1080p quality delivers a great balance in video quality vs file sizes but 1080p won't give you much room to crop. The camera does not offer a mic or headphone socket so you get no control over your audio. It is probably a better idea to buy a different model should you require good audio in your videos.

There is no environment proofing for the Fujifilm X20 so you need to be careful in wet or dusty conditions.

The Fujifilm X20 has got a 2.8" fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 460k dots.

Sadly the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Fujifilm X20 are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (tunnel)
• Coverage 85 percent

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera displays washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders are quite valuable.

Fujifilm X20 has the capability to shoot continuously at 12.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Fujifilm X20 has got both inbuilt flash and also external flash support. The highest flash sync is 1/1000 seconds.

Fujifilm X20 has got both Phase Detect Autofocus and Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

It also includes Tracking Autofocus for objects that move. Fujifilm X20 has the ability to use manual focus in case it is needed in low light situations or you need more exact focus control.

The battery life (NP-50) for the Fujifilm X20 is fashioned to last for 270 shots as per the CIPA requirements making it higher than the usual when compared to its class. The average Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 features the best (470) battery life in this class of cameras.

Underneath is a number of Small Sensor Compact cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
Fujifilm X20 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm X20 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
Fujifilm X20 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
Fujifilm X20 vs G16360 yesnono

The following chart displays a outline of the Fujifilm X20 for various styles of photography. To check out more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Fujifilm X20 receives a score of 46 which is moderate, meaning that it is relatively suited for portraits. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos together with the flexibility to work with off-camera lighting.

Getting a reasonable rating of 58, the Fujifilm X20 is somewhat acceptable to use in street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A reasonable sports photography points tally of 52 means the Fujifilm X20 is relatively acceptable for shooting sports. A camera must have good tracking and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is very crucial when choosing a camera for travel. In general, the Fujifilm X20 gets a average 60 as a travelling camera which is reasonably suited to take with you on your travels.

In case you're planning to pick a camera for landscape pictures, the biggest aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Fujifilm X20 at it's reasonable score of 55 as a landscape camera is fairly suited compared to its competition.

A vlogging camera should have a moving display screen, microphone port and if possible image stabilization. Taking all things into account, the Fujifilm X20 is not acceptable as a vlog camera as it receives a horrible rating of 31.

If you are looking for replacements to the Fujifilm X20, here is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall into the class of Small Sensor Compact.

The diagram underneath provides you an overview of the Fujifilm X20 vs it's top scored competitors shown earlier.

There are more cameras you may take into account as alternatives. To go through a detailed comparison, visit the "compare" link.