Performance
The additional photos and images of the
products are available in the Equipment Database, where you can add your own
assessment, photos and product review.
Sample
photos
Wide
| 1/280 sec | f/2.8 | 7.1 mm | ISO 200
Zoom
| 1/220 sec | f/2.8 | 28.4 mm | ISO 100
Ice
| 1/450 sec | f/4.0 | 28.4 mm | ISO 400
Drive
| 1/800 sec | f/8.0 | 7.1 mm | ISO 400
Thoresby
Hall | 1/850 sec | f/4.5 | 8.9 mm | ISO 100
Portrait
Flash | 1/30 sec | f/2.8 | 28.4 mm | ISO 200
The exposure is reliable when the camera
keeps producing bright saturated images with many decent details. The color is
excellent and flash performance is quite stable with the good harmony between
the subject and background detail, giving a decent look result, although the
flash light is a little soft.
Lens performance
Wide
| 1/900 sec | f/4.0 | 7.1 mm | ISO 100
Zoom
| 1/900 sec | f/5.6 | 28.4 mm | ISO 100
Trees
| 1/300 sec | f/3.2 | 7.1 mm | ISO 200
Macro
| 1/70 sec | f/2.0 | 7.1 mm | ISO 200
Compared to the X10, the detail level has
been improved as suggested. As long as the ISO is kept at low level, when the
X10 shows moire in fine details, the X20’s details do not contain any moire. Dynamic
range is good, and the camera provides some ways to extend the captured
details, with the options up to 400% DR. The excellent macro performance of the
camera allows you to focus subjects within the 1cm close from the front of the
lens, giving exceptional result. Purple fringing and chromatic aberrations are
not significant. Very little distortions are visible.
ISO noise performance
Photos
with different ISO levels
The ISO noise is good when the ISO is set
at the lowest point at 100, and details are also good until the ISO reaches 800
with the loss of some beautiful details. The noise becomes significant at ISO
3200. Images at ISO6400 and ISO 12800 cannot be resized as they are set on the
previous mode. However, the noise level is quite high so that these settings
should be avoided.
White
balance
Under
incandescent light
Under
fluorescent light
The auto white balance performs very well
under tungsten lightning and produces warm shots. With the support of the
tungsten preset, this performance is even better. AWB is also very stable under
the fluorescent light and the images have a color cast as the effect of the
fluorescent preset.
Panoramic mode
Pano
120 | 1/340 sec | f/5.6 | 7.1 mm | ISO 100
Pano
180 | 1/250 sec | f/5.6 | 7.1 mm | ISO 100
Pano
360 | 1/420 sec | f/7.1 | 7.1 mm | ISO 100
The panoramic mode built in this device
stitches the images when you hold the shutter release button and sweep the
camera around. The result photo is good and it is possible to shoot at the
angle of 120, 180 and 360 degree.
Other
sample photos
Berlin
| 1/850 sec | f/9.0 | 14.8 mm | ISO 400
Water
Dragon | 1/1400 sec | f/9.0 | 28.4 mm | ISO 400
The
digital filters
Miniature
Pictures
captured in different modes
A great deal of film simulation modes,
dynamic range options (100% - 400%) as well as effects is provided, including
Toy camera, Miniature, pro low-light mode, pro-focus mode, multiple exposures,
and more. Some bracketing options are also available, including the DR and Film
Stimulation bracketing as well as ISO bracketing. The built in RAW processing
can be used in playback mode, although it is not saved or available like an
options with some modes like on other scene modes.
The video performance is very impressive,
recording full HD video at 60 fps, producing smooth results, although it might
be difficult to use the zoom ring smoothly as it is manually controlled. It is
also possible to plug an optional stereo microphone via the multiUSB port.
Value
The Fujifilm
X20 is on its way to compete with many rivals while almost all manufacturers
have one or even two senior compact camera models on the market. Owning a
hot-shoe flash light like the X20, following are some of the nearest
competitors:
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Olympus XZ-2 - f/1.8-f/2.5,
4x optical zoom lens, optional EVF available, $523.5
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Canon Powershot G15 –
f/1.8-f/2.8, 5x optical zoom lens, optical viewfinder, $622.5
·
Nikon Coolpix P7700 –
f/2.0-f/4.0, 7.1x optical zoom lens, vari-angle screen, $487.5
·
Panasonic Lumix LX7 –
f/1.4-f/2.3, 3.8x optical zoom lens, optional EVF available, $487.5
·
Samsung EX2F –
f/1.4-f/2.7, 3.3x optical zoom lens, vari-angle tilting screen, Wi-Fi, $298.5
Conclusion
It is somehow hard to distinguish the
Fujifilm X20 and X10 model from their outlooks, but all the technologies inside
have been considerably upgraded, replaced and re-worked so it provides better
than ever images and continuously improves shooting speed. You will get sharp
and detailed shots with bright saturated colors which is typical of Fujifilm,
as well as good noise performance.
Besides, just like the X10 model, this X20
model comes with a high RRP of $748.5, although it is not as expensive as that
of the X10 when it was first introduced. This is somehow explained by the
unique built quality and the camera’s design as well as the fact that it is one
of the very few compact cameras which have a built in optical viewfinder. This
price level is such an investment as it is higher than some mirror less and
digital SLRs. Although we found nothing to complain with the built quality, we
still feel that is would be better if there is a 2-year warranty.
The high-quality images, unique handling
and features as well as an optical viewfinder all are packed in a stylish
camera, with full manual controls, raw shooting and flash hot-shoe. If you are
looking for such of these features and do not mind to make an investment, the
Fujifilm X20 is really such a good choice.
Advantages
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Wonderful image quality
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Outstanding design and built quality
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Optical/ hybrid viewfinder with shooting
information
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Eye-detection sensor
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f/1.8 4x optical lens
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Manual controls
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Fast continuous shooting
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Q menu offers quick access to options
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Electronic level
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Printed manual and neck strap included
Disadvantages
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Price
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Previous EXR modes is no longer available
because of the sensor
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RAW not available in some modes
Specifications
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Lens
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Max aperture: f/2 – f/2.8
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35mm equivalent: 28mm – 112mm
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Optical zoom 4x
Image Sensor
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CCD pixels: 12p
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Pixels (W): 4000
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Pixels (H): 3000
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Sensor Type: back-lit CMOS (B.S.I)
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Aspect Ratio: 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
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LCD monitor: 2.8 inch
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Screen resolution: 460k
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Touchscreen: no
Focusing
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Min focus: 1cm
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Focusing modes: Autofocus, Manual, Face
Detection, AF Tracking, Multi
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/4000sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 30 sec
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Exp modes: program, Aperture-Priority,
Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene modes
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Metering: Centre-weighted – average, Multi
Pattern, Spot
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ISO sensitivity: 100-12800
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White balance: Auto, Manual,
Outdoors/Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
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Exposure Comp: +/-1
Shooting options
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Continuous shooting: 12fps
Video
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Movie mode: yes
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Video resolution: 1920x1080, 1280x720 720p,
640x480 VGA
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Video FPS: 60fps
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Stereo Sound: yes
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Optical Zoom with video: yes
Other features
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Images stabilization: yes
Interface
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HDMI: yes
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: no
Storage
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Card Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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File Type: RAW, JPG, RAW + JPG
Power source
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Battery type: Li-ion battery NP-50
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CIPA rating: 270
Box contents
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Box contents: Li-ion battery NP-50, Battery
charger BC-50B, Shoulder strap, Lens cap, USB cable, CD-ROM (Viewer software,
RAW file converter ect. *4) Owner’s manual
Dimensions and weight
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Dimension: 117 x 69.6 x 56.8 mm
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Weight: 333g
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