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Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Comparison

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12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor

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Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the X10 and the X20, two Small Sensor Compact cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm X10 was introduced to the market in July 2012 and Fujifilm X20 was launched in April 2013. There is only 10 months difference between X10 and X20 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-11
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 200fps High-Speed Video
  • 350g. 117 x 70 x 57 mm

Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-04-29
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 353g. 117 x 70 x 57 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X10 Compare

Fujifilm X20 was replaced by Fujifilm X30 . You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X10 over Fujifilm X20
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Weight
350 g vs 353 g 3 g lighter
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 7.0m 2m longer range
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X20 over Fujifilm X10
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 2.80 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.80" vs 2.80" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Optical Viewfinder Type
Tunnel type vs Tunnel type View is not through the lens
Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X10 has external dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24″) and weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24″) and weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the Fujifilm X20. In this case, we can see that Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X10 and the Fujifilm X20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X10 and the Fujifilm X20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20.
Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm X10 and the the Fujifilm X20 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X10 is 3g lighter than the Fujifilm X20 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm X10 nor Fujifilm X20 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.80 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 have 2/3-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the X10 and X20 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 Cameras


Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 features 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 112mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

X10
X20
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

X10
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

X10
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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X10
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X20 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm X10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X20 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm X10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X20 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
112 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
112 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Fujifilm X10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X20 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
350g
Body Thickness 57mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
353g
Body Thickness 57mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X20 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X10 and Fujifilm X20 scores compare:

Fujifilm X10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #28 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #428 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #52 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #505 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X10 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm X20 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm X20
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2012-07-11 2013-04-29
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 2/3-inch 2/3-inch
Dimensions 8.8 x 6.6 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 58.08mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-112 mm (4×) 28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F2.0-2.8 F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.80" 2.80"
Resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 85% 85%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/1000s 1/1000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 350g 353g
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm 117 x 70 x 57mm
Battery Life 270 shots 270 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 50 not tested
DxO Color Depth 20.5 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 245 not tested
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