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Fujifilm X20 12 MP Digital Camera with 2.8-Inch LCD (Silver)
Brand | Fujifilm |
Model Name | Fujifilm X20 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 2/3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Average, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority, Automatic |
Form Factor | Compact |
About this item
- 12MP 2/3-inch CMOS sensor
- 28-112mm equivalent F2.0-2.8 lens with manual zoom (4x optical zoom)
- ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)
- 2.8" LCD with 460,000 dots
- 1080, 60 fps HD video
- Advanced optical viewfinder with 85% coverage with shooting information and eye sensor
- PSAM control with automatic and scene modes
- Lens shift type image stabilization
- Accepts 52mm filters
- Motion panorama mode up to 360-degrees
- RAW + JPEG
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Image stabilization | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Picture quality | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Zoom | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.7 | — | — |
Sold By | Premier Camera =Japan= Our Japanese staff will send you with care. | SIXTARY Outlet | Weylanim | Amazon.com | True Modern Electronics | Adorama |
display type | LCD | IPS | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 2.8 inches | 2.8 inches | 2.8 inches | 3 inches | — | 3 inches |
lens type | Zoom | Macro | — | Zoom | Prime | Wide Angle |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | — | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | — |
shooting modes | — | Landscape,Portrait,Sports | — | 16 | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Shutter Priority |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | Type-C USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection, Center, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 460000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 2/3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
White balance settings | Auto |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Camera Flash | F2.0 |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Panorama |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 2.8 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Weight | 50 Grams |
Battery Life | 270 Photos |
Removable Memory | SDHC |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 12 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | PictBridge |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Lens Type | Zoom |
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Aperture Modes | F2.0 |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Digital Zoom | 2 |
Maximum Aperture | 2 f |
Minimum Aperture | 11 f |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 49 |
Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 112 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority, Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Average, Spot |
Model Name | Fujifilm X20 |
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Brand | Fujifilm |
Model Number | X20 Silver |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #233,599 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,537 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B00AV3XH9W |
Color | Silver |
Included Components | Instruction Manual |
Assembly Required | No |
Processor Description | EXR Processor II |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.61 x 2.24 x 2.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.78 Pounds |
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Customers like the quality, portability, and appearance of the digital camera. For example, they mention it works well, takes amazing macro photos, and has crystal clear images. Some appreciate the build quality, saying it's durable and has a robust heft. That said, they say it looks like a classic and is quite compact.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say the pictures are crystal clear, with so much details. They also say it takes amazing macro photos and has excellent overall image quality. The color reproduction is beautiful, and it makes JPGs you can use straight out of the device. It's capable of taking photos in low light situations and with decent bokeh. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and features of this digital camera.
"...the ability to satisfy completely; in good light, the image quality is stunning, with excellent "pop" and 3-dimensionality from it's images...." Read more
"...2.0-2.8, this is wonderful in low light situations and to get shots with decent bokeh. I love that there is a viewfinder with a settings overlay...." Read more
"...The `bracketing' options in Drive mode are excellent features for still photography, such as bracketing exposure or dynamic range in landscape..." Read more
"...Image quality is good but definitely not good enough for me to fork out the kind of money Fuji is asking...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it works well, has a good layout, and produces great output. The camera is built with excellent lenses, and is more satisfying to use than a big DSLR. The image quality is very good at ISO 100-400 and ISO 800-1600, and the video is very crisp and clear. The X10 is a remarkable powerful camera, and handles the shooting nicely.
"...some months, and although I was (and remain) astonished at the pure image quality that the RX100 can deliver in good light, I ended up cooling to..." Read more
"...Not too much noise for high iso shots and is overall acceptable for most applications...." Read more
"A nicely built little camera with excellent lens. The copy I received from Amazon was brand new, unopened and untouched since leaving the factory...." Read more
"...Great IQ, features, controls (menu but still good), size, build quality, art filters and video." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They say it is quite compact, has a fast lens with decent zoom range, and is a great size for travel. Customers also say it fits in coat and sweatshirt pockets easily. They are impressed with the weight, feel, and build of the camera.
"...Over all I think this is a great camera for this size and features. Definitely recommend this!" Read more
"...Great IQ, features, controls (menu but still good), size, build quality, art filters and video." Read more
"...this camera is a pleasure, the focusing is fast and precise, the shutter is light and remarkably quiet, the optical view finder though only cover 85..." Read more
"...First Impression: As I was unboxing this thing, I was very impressed with the weight, feel, and build of this little camera...." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the camera. They mention it has a robust heft and solid feel. The camera is durable and dependable. Customers also appreciate the high quality Fuji leather case. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...40m filter which fits the lens without an adapter, and the high quality Fuji leather case which fits very well even with the filter and lens cap in..." Read more
"A nicely built little camera with excellent lens. The copy I received from Amazon was brand new, unopened and untouched since leaving the factory...." Read more
"...Great IQ, features, controls (menu but still good), size, build quality, art filters and video." Read more
"...of continue shooting with my X20, I really enjoy to use this beautifully crafted and features loaded cameras...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the camera. They mention that it looks like a classic, has a great feel in the hand, and has amazing macro photos. The Fuji fill flash looks very natural without being overpowering. The camera speaks to well thought out ergonomic and aesthetic engineering. The controls are solid and wrapped in a gorgeous little body. The out put is awesome and the rendering is fairly characterful.
"...finding it particularly good at black and white, with a fairly characterful rendering by the fast zoom lens...." Read more
"Pros:-Looks awesome.-Takes great photos.-Feels great in hand.Cons:..." Read more
"...The controls are placed nicely, it starts up lightning fast and looks nice, I guess I said that already...." Read more
"...I like the retro look, which prompted my daughter's friend to comment that "it looks like a real camera."..." Read more
Customers find the camera easy to use. They mention that the controls are easy to access, and the lots of dials make it easy to control certain functions. They also appreciate the intuitive response and the quick Q menu that provides fast access to most settings. Customers also mention that handling the camera is a pleasure, and that the EVF is simple. They say the manual controls are nice and give the camera a lot of flexibility.
"...When you do explore the envelope, you find a camera that responds intuitively, quickly, and positively...." Read more
"...The manual controls are nice and gives the camera a lot of flexibility. The lens on it is great and provides a wide range (28-112mm equivlent)...." Read more
"...Handling of this camera is a pleasure, the focusing is fast and precise, the shutter is light and remarkably quiet, the optical view finder though..." Read more
"...Fortunately, Fuji makes it very easy to use this camera. You can use the control wheel to easily change aperture, shutter speed, and program shift...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the digital camera. They mention that the viewfinder is excellent, and the lens provides a wide range of zoom. The back screen provides through-the-lens viewing, and customers appreciate the manual zoom function.
"...One more quick mention of a feature not often discussed: Face detection works brilliantly, and the viewfinder overlay even shows the detected face..." Read more
"...The lens on it is great and provides a wide range (28-112mm equivlent)...." Read more
"...also has the electronics and features that the others have, a respectable zoom range, and high ratings on the blogs and from users...." Read more
"...The viewfinder was ok. It really sucked if you added a filter adapter and hood as it blocked the bottom 25% of your view that made the VF useless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focusing of the camera. Some mention that it's faster focusing, with a fast lens and decent zoom range. However, others say that it was a pain, seemingly not getting it in focus when not zoomed out, and that the electronic manual focus does not work well.
"...This is a fabulous camera to shoot kids, with fast focus acquisition and parallax corrected OVF, you can really grab those beautiful childhood..." Read more
"...Auto focus is fast fast in the right light. Challenge it a bit with less than favorable lighting conditions and it will struggle some...." Read more
"...As said the camera handling the shooting nicely, the focus was fast and lock on target precisely, non of the picture has show signs of out of focus..." Read more
"...(5) When using multiple frames per second, autofocus does not function well when my eye is at the viewfinder...." Read more
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While on the trip, I expected to see all sorts of wonderful cameras, and I pre-supposed that I'd see a few X-Pro's along the way. However, while I did see many of the normal DSLR's, I noted throngs of traveling Japanese photographers carrying along a little Fuji I knew as the X10. While I did see one other X-Pro on that trip, it certainly stuck in my mind that the X10 had to be one of the most popular cameras on the island. This surprised me, as I always considered the X10
to be the "inferior little brother" of the "real X-cameras." I know of the culture of miniaturization in Japan, but beyond size, I wondered: am I missing something?
Much later, I noted the announcement of the Fuji X20, which essentially appeared to be an X10 with a better viewfinder (including shooting information), better autofocus, and an application of the X-Trans sensor technology in the 2/3" sensor size. This really intrigued me, and I decided to answer that question ("am I missing something?") by ordering an X20 from Amazon.
The first X20 that arrived was clearly used, even though I purchased a new model. I was disappointed, and even more so when I found out I couldn't receive a replacement from amazon, I had to ship it back, get a refund, and order a new camera. I figured if I had to go through all that trouble, I might as well take a few shots to see what I thought; if I ended up unimpressed, I could always just not order another. I only shot a few frames while out for dinner one evening, but I was quite pleased with what I saw, finding it particularly good at black and white, with a fairly characterful rendering by the fast zoom lens. The autofocus was snappy and positive, and I REALLY liked the twist-to-zoom lens with "35mm equivalent" marked focal lengths.
About a week later, I received my 2nd X20. I had the great fortune to receive it on a Friday afternoon, just before a beautiful weekend where I had a good amount of leisure time to put it through it's paces. Perhaps surprisingly, I have already answered that question all the other Japanese tourists knew: YES, I was missing something by discounting the X10/X20… This really is a great little camera.
Certainly, compact cameras have come a LONG way in the past few years. One could argue that they had to--otherwise the cellphone-cam-shooting public wouldn't buy them in any numbers. With each year, compact enthusiast digital cameras get better and better--not only in specs, but in haptics, operation, and image quality. I feel like Fuji, in particular, has really been on a roll lately; although their cameras aren't always the best at a pixel-peeping-level, they sure feel built by photographers, for photographers. The X20 felt just like a mini X-Pro 1; the controls are in the same place, you have the same options for configuring and shooting, and it just disappears in your hands and lets you shoot, chasing your muse.
I feel like the X20 is skirting the ability to satisfy completely; in good light, the image quality is stunning, with excellent "pop" and 3-dimensionality from it's images. I didn't expect this from such a tiny sensor, and it has just enough subject separation that you do get a nice "feel" to the images. You're not going to vaporize backgrounds, and the fujinon zoom isn't the smoothest of bokeh renderers in some situations. But there's some of that X-Trans magic in there (smooth tonality, rich color palette, nice quick transition between in-focus and oof). Although not as forgiving as the bigger APS-C X-Trans, and very quickly as you move up the ISO ladder you get a lot of noise and lose some of the tonal magic, there's just enough performance in there to reward exploring the envelope a bit.
When you do explore the envelope, you find a camera that responds intuitively, quickly, and positively. The autofocus positively rocks--if the X-Pro were this good people would swoon, selling their SLR's in droves. Maybe not, but I speak in hyperbole to emphasize that this little camera didn't stand in my way like so many little cameras of the past--I felt free to use it just like I would my DSLR. There were occasional missteps when shooting with the OVF (the X20 does help with parallax correction, but its response takes some getting used to), and sometimes the tiny sensor just couldn't quite give me all the tonal details I wanted, but to be perfectly honest--there were just as many times that I let the camera down, so I can't lay all the blame on the little X20.
I'm also finding the film simulations to behave quite well; I had an X-S1 last year and while I really enjoyed the fun of having such a flexible (and well built) all-in-one camera, I found the image quality wasn't any better than my Pentax Q and the film simulations behaved nothing like those on the X-Pro. It's no secret I loved the film sims on the X-Pro; for me, it's very freeing to have so many "film types" built into the camera. I'm old enough to have many experiences of walking around with a roll of film in my camera, and thinking, "oooh, I wish I had X film loaded instead of Y film." Certain subjects simply lent themselves better to one emulsion over another, and learning the ins and outs of those emulsions stimulated creativity and enhanced artistic intent (IMO). I remember when I got my first digital camera, and I thought, "this is sweet--I can shoot every film type I want, changing every frame if I wish!" Only that proved completely untrue… Digital cameras simply pumped colors one way or another in a very unnatural fashion. Until the X-Pro. Excepting the Velvia film simulation, which I still feel is the furthest from "real" feeling to me, I dearly love the other film sims and the highlight/shadow tone controls Fuji gives to tweak their response. Although the X20 behaves a bit different from the larger X-Pro's X-Trans, especially in the tone curve area, I am finding the sims and tone curves every bit as useful and fun as those in the X-Pro. My favorites on the X-Pro are quickly my favorites on the X20 (monochrome Y and G, Provia, Pro Neg Std, and Astia). I'm very pleased that this little 2/3" sensor has enough color depth and richness to pull this off.
Speaking of the X-Pro 1, the X20 handily beats that camera in speed. Focusing, image review, in-camera RAW development, burst speed; all are noticeably faster in the X20 than the flagship X-Pro.
One more quick mention of a feature not often discussed: Face detection works brilliantly, and the viewfinder overlay even shows the detected face with added parallax correction, so I'm finding myself using the OVF quite a bit with "people photos." This is fabulous, as any OVF allows one to focus on expression in real-time, grabbing just the moment you want. This is a fabulous camera to shoot kids, with fast focus acquisition and parallax corrected OVF, you can really grab those beautiful childhood moments.
Limitations? Yes, other than the smaller-than-APSC performance envelope mentioned above, there are some things that limit one a bit. You do get some DoF control, but not as much as you do with a larger sensor. Bokeh is usually quite good, but some light sources are rendered as a hard-edged ball with a distinct center bullseye; not so pretty. The JPG engine is heavily biased towards noise reduction, and even with it at -2 (which I leave it at, all the time!), it's too heavy. Color depth and richness is good-to-excellent at base ISO, but never reaches the drown-yourself-in-richness of the X-Pro, and suffers quite a bit as ISO rises. In some light you just won't get the color flexibility of the larger camera. High ISO capability is good, and coupled with excellent image stabilization you can shoot in almost any light, but I won't use >ISO 800, to be honest. Things just get too smudgy up there, and color accuracy and richness becomes iffy in some light around ISO 800 and goes downhill fast after that (although nothing like the Sigma Merrill cameras, which take the cake for worst high ISO performance of any camera!). Battery life isn't great; this is the same battery as used in the Pentax Q, and it gives about as many shots as it's mouse-sized impression would lend you to believe (around 200). You may need more batteries. I'm thrilled with the parallax correcting ability of the focus point in the viewfinder overlay, but it takes some study to master, and since I haven't mastered it yet I still miss OVF shots on occasion.
Quick comparison with the Sony RX100: I owned a Sony RX100 for some months, and although I was (and remain) astonished at the pure image quality that the RX100 can deliver in good light, I ended up cooling to the camera over time. Firstly, it feels like a computer, not a camera. The X20 is obviously built by folks that know photography as an art form, and not a spec sheet. The RX100 feels like a tech toy. Is this a problem? It can be; if the tool doesn't "disappear" in your hand, your art will suffer. Some won't care, and that's ok, although the X20 produces stunning files at low ISO, the RX100 will be a bit "better" from a sharpness and detail perspective, at least (color is another matter). Secondly, the RX100 requires one to use an external RAW editor to get the best out of the camera. As a family/travel camera, I don't want to sit behind a computer and edit RAWs for hours on end; the X20 gives you excellent RAW processing right inside the box. Thirdly, the RX100 wasn't durable for me. Mine broke just carrying it in my pocket. Sony fixed it fast, but I lost faith in the camera as a pocket camera. Time will tell with the X20, but it certainly "feels" better built than the RX100.
All in all, I am really enjoying the flexibility that it gives--it's like a tiny X-Pro 1 with 28, 35, 50, 85, and 105mm lenses all in one… Dial up your preferred focal length, look through the bright real-image OVF, and shoot like a tiny rangefinder. What fun! There are limitations, briefly touched on above, but I encourage you to try the X20 before dismissing it as the "inferior little brother" of the X camera line..! I now see why all those tourists carried the X20's predecessor--although it won't have quite the performance envelope of the bigger-sensor cameras, you gain flexibility and a really carefree attitude towards shooting that seems to fit a vacation. No one is paying me to shoot my own travel, in the end. And I did find myself wishing I had the XF zoom for my X-Pro on occasion. So why not an X20?
There are many in camera features that give this camera more value. The macro/super macro feature is great and the detail that you get in these shots are impressive. The advance modes, (Toy camera, minature effect, panorama, dual exposure) are fun.
As far as overall performance, for what it is, it will not perform as well as a mid range or high end. I shoot with a Nikon D800 for work so its hard to expect the same performance/results with the X20. An example is the focal points, you can select a focal point but would have to use the actual screen and not the viewfinder. So it's not as intuitive if you're accustomed to using a mid range dslr or higher. Though I think this might be able to hang with a entry level dslr such as the nikon d3100.
The picture quallity is very impressive. Not too much noise for high iso shots and is overall acceptable for most applications. Over all I think this is a great camera for this size and features. Definitely recommend this!
-Looks awesome.
-Takes great photos.
-Feels great in hand.
Cons:
-Dreadfully short battery life; be sure to stock up on plenty of generic extras.
-I was sold a defective copy.
As a collector of cameras I have never had the misfortune of receiving a defective model and I certainly did not expect my first Fuji camera (especially an X series model at a premium price) to come to me brand new with so many major issues.
The following is a list of problems I encountered with this camera in order:
1.) The electronic viewfinder is hazy and dark and the icons and text are dim and hard to read in all lighting conditions. (yes the glass is clean, yes the diopters are properly adjusted, yes the power saving mode is set to hi performance). I checked my X20 against a friends copy.
2.) The face detection mode does not work at all, even though I always shoot in AF-S.
3.) When attempting to record video, the camera will stop after about 20 seconds and then a "write error" message will come up on the screen. Unfortunately for me, this particular malfunction burned me bad when I was petitioned to record a family function with a busted camera.
Almost as unfortunate as receiving a busted camera is having to navigate Fuji's customer service/support system. I first wrote a concise thoughtful email to Fuji support only to receive an automated response with a 1 800 number to call. I called the number and after about 2 minutes one the phone with the support technician I was referred to another support website. The website gave me a form to print out with a tiny space to record the problems I had been experiencing.
Now I get to take additional time out of my day to carefully pack and then ship my X20 (at my own expense mind you) and then wait so that it can be repaired (Fuji does not allow replacement of their "pro" line of cameras). Shame on Fuji. This will be the last Fuji camera I buy.
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*edit* New review 2.5 stars: I actually have been having a lot of problems with the camera about 3 months after I purchased it (and according to amazons return policy I can't return it now. I'm hoping to contact fujifilm next). Every time I turn it on, It says either "Lens error" or "Focus error" and it will not allow me to use it, I believe it's a manufacturer problem because I have hardly used it and I have treated it well. I also believe it's a manufacturing problem because the very first time I had ever turned it on (straight from the box) it presented the "focus error", that should've been a red light for me but it did seem to fix itself so I did not contact amazon. But now it's only getting worse to the point were I just can't use it. This is disappointing for me because the camera is actually very nice.
Original review was 5 stars:
This is a great camera that takes high quality/clear images. It's small, and simple to use. Good for hobby photographers. My friend bought one, and after seeing her untouched photos, I had to buy one as well. Battery doesn't last as long as previous cameras I have owned, I would suggest buying a back-up battery with it if you think you will be taking this camera away from a charging outlet for long periods of time. I'm taking it to music festivals so a second battery is needed.
Short answer: worth it