Fujifilm x Series X20 - Digital Camera - Compact - 12.0 MP - 4x Optical Zoom - Fujinon - Silver
Comprising 2 aspherical lenses, 2 glass prisms and other high performance optical elements, the real-image optical zoom viewfinder delivers 85% coverage and a 20° horizontal apparent field of view with amazing optical clarity. Integrated in less than 1 mm of space in the viewfinder configuration, the digital trans panel, an ultra-thin LCD panel not only maintains the brightness of the optical viewfinder, but also provides a clear display of the focus area, shutter speed and other shooting information so you can compose your shot without taking your eye from the viewfinder. High optical zoom performance and the freedom to enjoy it anytime, anywhere - this is the essence of Fujifilm X20 photography! Less than half the depth of conventional compact system cameras, the compact Fujifilm X20 body is a slim 56.8 mm including the retracted lens. Designed to be your constant companion, the lightweight compact form easily slips into your bag or pocket.
Comprising 2 aspherical lenses, 2 glass prisms and other high performance optical elements, the real-image optical zoom viewfinder delivers 85% coverage and a 20° horizontal apparent field of view with amazing optical clarity. Integrated in less than 1 mm of space in the viewfinder configuration, the digital trans panel, an ultra-thin LCD panel not only maintains the brightness of the optical viewfinder, but also provides a clear display of the focus area, shutter speed and other shooting information so you can compose your shot without taking your eye from the viewfinder. High optical zoom performance and the freedom to enjoy it anytime, anywhere - this is the essence of Fujifilm X20 photography! Less than half the depth of conventional compact system cameras, the compact Fujifilm X20 body is a slim 56.8 mm including the retracted lens. Designed to be your constant companion, the lightweight compact form easily slips into your bag or pocket.
Comprising 2 aspherical lenses, 2 glass prisms and other high performance optical elements, the real-image optical zoom viewfinder delivers 85% coverage and a 20° horizontal apparent field of view with amazing optical clarity. Integrated in less than 1 mm of space in the viewfinder configuration, the digital trans panel, an ultra-thin LCD panel not only maintains the brightness of the optical viewfinder, but also provides a clear display of the focus area, shutter speed and other shooting information so you can compose your shot without taking your eye from the viewfinder. High optical zoom performance and the freedom to enjoy it anytime, anywhere - this is the essence of Fujifilm X20 photography! Less than half the depth of conventional compact system cameras, the compact Fujifilm X20 body is a slim 56.8 mm including the retracted lens. Designed to be your constant companion, the lightweight compact form easily slips into your bag or pocket.
Comprising 2 aspherical lenses, 2 glass prisms and other high performance optical elements, the real-image optical zoom viewfinder delivers 85% coverage and a 20° horizontal apparent field of view with amazing optical clarity. Integrated in less than 1 mm of space in the viewfinder configuration, the digital trans panel, an ultra-thin LCD panel not only maintains the brightness of the optical viewfinder, but also provides a clear display of the focus area, shutter speed and other shooting information so you can compose your shot without taking your eye from the viewfinder. High optical zoom performance and the freedom to enjoy it anytime, anywhere - this is the essence of Fujifilm X20 photography! Less than half the depth of conventional compact system cameras, the compact Fujifilm X20 body is a slim 56.8 mm including the retracted lens. Designed to be your constant companion, the lightweight compact form easily slips into your bag or pocket.
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From outward appearances this seemed to be the perfect travel camera but having used it for a while now I am extremely disappointed. Ergonomics are OK but thumb buttons are fiddly and small and thumbwheel on rear feels wobbly like it could break at any time. Image quality is good but not great considering it has a 2/3" sensor. Struggling to see any improvement from my old Canon SX220 HS travel camera with same resolution but only a 1/2.3" sensor. It's far worse than my APS-C Nikon D7200 (although that's not a fair comparison). Despite the bulk the control layout is very nice and (thumbwheel aside) the build quality feels quite solid. Film simulation modes are very nice. Unfortunately, my main reason for buying this camera was for the advanced OVF with DSLR-style ... MoreFrom outward appearances this seemed to be the perfect travel camera but having used it for a while now I am extremely disappointed. Ergonomics are OK but thumb buttons are fiddly and small and thumbwheel on rear feels wobbly like it could break at any time. Image quality is good but not great considering it has a 2/3" sensor. Struggling to see any improvement from my old Canon SX220 HS travel camera with same resolution but only a 1/2.3" sensor. It's far worse than my APS-C Nikon D7200 (although that's not a fair comparison). Despite the bulk the control layout is very nice and (thumbwheel aside) the build quality feels quite solid. Film simulation modes are very nice. Unfortunately, my main reason for buying this camera was for the advanced OVF with DSLR-style readout. Sadly, it appears this model has a stock fault whereby the LCD overlay in the optical viewfinder eventually fails meaning that *NONE* of the information is displayed there any more once that fails. There are not even any framing lines visible and so using the OVF afterwards is a complete guessing game. This means buying any Fujifilm X20 on eBay is like playing Russian Roulette as every OVF LCD is a ticking time bomb waiting to blow. It's a real shame as the camera itself is very nice and I really like the small rangefinder form factor.
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I am a semi Pro shooter - have Nikon DSLR bodies/lenses as well as the Sony NEX7 and 5n and Olympus OMD-5 and Fuji X100 Sony RX100, Nikon P7700 - but like any good photographer we like to have a camera with us at all times for those moments and carring full size DSLR kits or even mirrorless kits is just not possible - so therefore we want something as small as possible but also something with great image quality and a camera that has the controls of a DSLR. The Fuji X20 is a camera with style and class. It's main rival is the Sony RX100. The Sony has a larger sensor and is smaller - the X20 is not quite a pocketable camera but close - will fit in a larger jacket pocket - so of course if you are looking for that ultra small size with very nice image quality the Sony ... MoreI am a semi Pro shooter - have Nikon DSLR bodies/lenses as well as the Sony NEX7 and 5n and Olympus OMD-5 and Fuji X100 Sony RX100, Nikon P7700 - but like any good photographer we like to have a camera with us at all times for those moments and carring full size DSLR kits or even mirrorless kits is just not possible - so therefore we want something as small as possible but also something with great image quality and a camera that has the controls of a DSLR. The Fuji X20 is a camera with style and class. It's main rival is the Sony RX100. The Sony has a larger sensor and is smaller - the X20 is not quite a pocketable camera but close - will fit in a larger jacket pocket - so of course if you are looking for that ultra small size with very nice image quality the Sony RX100 is it - and it must be said that the Sony RX100 has the X20 beat in the video department. But if you are OK with a bit larger camera body than the RX100 then the Fuji is awesome - just very very hard to find a single thing negative about it. The auto focus is extreemly fast and reliable and very decent in low light. Elegant and stylish looks will have everyone noticing what you are shooting with. Fuji lenses are just awesome and the lens in the X20 is really nice - it is very fast for such a smaller camera at F2.0-2.8 so fully zoomed it is at 2.8 which is awesome as it's low light capabilities are top class. The X20 has not anti aliazing filter so the images are really nice and sharp - more manufactures are starting to do the same like Nikon in their D7100. The menu system is fast and well layed out - and it has the Q button which gives access to all the main functions very nicely. You also have a function button you can program for ISO for example - It is a very well build camera - it feels like the good old film cameras not like most most cameras today - plasticy and weak - the dials are snug and nice - The Flash is very decent and WB is spot on. You have some affects/filters - even though I would like some more - but nice affects and filters. The updated delete image function is very nice. Startup time is super super fast - so like I said - it is very hard to find anything negative with it. I would prefer the traditonal Start button like the Fuji X100/s and others have rather then having to twist lens to start - but just personal choice - I think many will like how the X20 starts - So if you are lookint for a small camera with exceptional image quality - best in class - far far better than any point and shoot can produce (similar to the Sony RX100) then look no further. The Fuji is just a pure joy to handle and shoot with. Before you look at getting anyting else take a look at the Fuji X20. It is a bit more money than your typical point and shoot but you will get what you pay for - the X20 is a camera that will stay with you for a long time and will be real joy to use with awesome looks. The Sony RX100 is really the only camera that is in this size and image quality class - The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is a bit less money but it has the typical small small sensor, but has a really fast lens to help make up for it but it is still no match for the Fuji X20 and the Sony RX100. I do have the Sony RX100 and absolutly love it, so small and great image quality and fantastic video quality and image stabiliztion. What the Fuji X20 has over the Sony RX100 is the lens. The Sony RX100 lens goes from F1.8-4.9 - so 4.9 fully zoomed - so in low light fully zoomed the Fuji X20 does better even though sensor is a bit smaller - So if you want a small camera that produces fantastic images and has awesome looks - super fast Auto Focus fast and nice menus and full controls then the Fuji X20 is it - I got mine at B&H of course for their super nice and fast service. Take a look on Youtube and other review sites and you will find the same comments about the X20. The image quality out of the Fuji X20 is pretty much on par with the larger sensor Mirror Less cameras and even many DSLRs. I have had second thoughts of cameras I have bought in the past but not the Fuji X20. Just to add - super quiet - and of course not to forget the fantastic optical viewfinder - so often nessasary in sunny bright light - hardly any cameras in that size even have a viewfinder and no one that good - Also great for shooting macro
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Have been looking for a couple of years for a small camera to supplement my Canon 7D, when I want to travel lighter. After several attempts (Canon S95, Samsung 2000) I realized I needed a functioning viewfinder, good control dials and a large enough sensor/aperture combination to make a DOF difference. The X20 is so far the best combination I've found at a reasonable price. None of the features on their own are best in class, but the combination is. The viewfinder is not as good as a DSLR, but gives enough shooting information and a good enough framing of the scene to be comfortable to a DSLR shooter. Yes, you do see the lens at wide angle, and you're going to get more of the scene in the final image than in the viewfinder, but it's better than a Canon G series.The ... MoreHave been looking for a couple of years for a small camera to supplement my Canon 7D, when I want to travel lighter. After several attempts (Canon S95, Samsung 2000) I realized I needed a functioning viewfinder, good control dials and a large enough sensor/aperture combination to make a DOF difference. The X20 is so far the best combination I've found at a reasonable price. None of the features on their own are best in class, but the combination is. The viewfinder is not as good as a DSLR, but gives enough shooting information and a good enough framing of the scene to be comfortable to a DSLR shooter. Yes, you do see the lens at wide angle, and you're going to get more of the scene in the final image than in the viewfinder, but it's better than a Canon G series.The lens is fast through it's zoom range and coupled with a sensor that's in between the Canon S range and micro 4/3's gives reasonable bokeh such that having manual controls actually matters.The build and controls are excellent, and the manual zoom is a nice touch that automatically puts DSLR shooters at ease. The ability to program more than one function buttons would be nice, but the Q menu is fast and all functions can be adjusted from one screen without having to dive into deeper screens.Image quality has been excellent so far. Some distortion at the wide end of the lens, but otherwise very sharp. Have not pushed ISO personally, but based on other reviews will be trying to keep to 1600 or below, which is generally fine for casual street shooting.I was skeptical about other reviews regarding battery life, but bought a second battery anyway. All reviews on battery life are completely accurate. My X20 was practically dead after shooting approximately 30 pictures and 15 minutes of video yesterday morning. While I didn't expect DSLR battery life, I did think I'd be able to go 1-2 days, but that is not the case. Buy one or two spare batteries!Finally, the last negative I've found is a lack of automatic exposure bracketing beyond +/- 1 EV which is not enough for HDR work. The manual dial on top allows up to two stops, but the AEB function is limited to one. Seems like an odd place to limit the camera.Great camera, not perfect, but the best combination for DSLR photographers looking for a travel companion.
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| Product Type | Digital camera - compact |
| Lens Included | Fujinon |
| Enclosure Color | Silver |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.0 Megapixel |
Fujifilm Digital Camera X Series X20s 4x Silver F Fx-x20s From Japan
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From outward appearances this seemed to be the perfect travel camera but having used it for a while now I am extremely disappointed. Ergonomics are OK but thumb buttons are fiddly and small and thumbwheel on rear feels wobbly like it could break at any time. Image quality is good but not great considering it has a 2/3" sensor. Struggling to see any improvement from my old Canon SX220 HS travel camera with same resolution but only a 1/2.3" sensor. It's far worse than my APS-C Nikon D7200 (although that's not a fair comparison). Despite the bulk the control layout is very nice and (thumbwheel aside) the build quality feels quite solid. Film simulation modes are very nice. Unfortunately, my main reason for buying this camera was for the advanced OVF with DSLR-style ... MoreFrom outward appearances this seemed to be the perfect travel camera but having used it for a while now I am extremely disappointed. Ergonomics are OK but thumb buttons are fiddly and small and thumbwheel on rear feels wobbly like it could break at any time. Image quality is good but not great considering it has a 2/3" sensor. Struggling to see any improvement from my old Canon SX220 HS travel camera with same resolution but only a 1/2.3" sensor. It's far worse than my APS-C Nikon D7200 (although that's not a fair comparison). Despite the bulk the control layout is very nice and (thumbwheel aside) the build quality feels quite solid. Film simulation modes are very nice. Unfortunately, my main reason for buying this camera was for the advanced OVF with DSLR-style readout. Sadly, it appears this model has a stock fault whereby the LCD overlay in the optical viewfinder eventually fails meaning that *NONE* of the information is displayed there any more once that fails. There are not even any framing lines visible and so using the OVF afterwards is a complete guessing game. This means buying any Fujifilm X20 on eBay is like playing Russian Roulette as every OVF LCD is a ticking time bomb waiting to blow. It's a real shame as the camera itself is very nice and I really like the small rangefinder form factor.
I am a semi Pro shooter - have Nikon DSLR bodies/lenses as well as the Sony NEX7 and 5n and Olympus OMD-5 and Fuji X100 Sony RX100, Nikon P7700 - but like any good photographer we like to have a camera with us at all times for those moments and carring full size DSLR kits or even mirrorless kits is just not possible - so therefore we want something as small as possible but also something with great image quality and a camera that has the controls of a DSLR. The Fuji X20 is a camera with style and class. It's main rival is the Sony RX100. The Sony has a larger sensor and is smaller - the X20 is not quite a pocketable camera but close - will fit in a larger jacket pocket - so of course if you are looking for that ultra small size with very nice image quality the Sony ... MoreI am a semi Pro shooter - have Nikon DSLR bodies/lenses as well as the Sony NEX7 and 5n and Olympus OMD-5 and Fuji X100 Sony RX100, Nikon P7700 - but like any good photographer we like to have a camera with us at all times for those moments and carring full size DSLR kits or even mirrorless kits is just not possible - so therefore we want something as small as possible but also something with great image quality and a camera that has the controls of a DSLR. The Fuji X20 is a camera with style and class. It's main rival is the Sony RX100. The Sony has a larger sensor and is smaller - the X20 is not quite a pocketable camera but close - will fit in a larger jacket pocket - so of course if you are looking for that ultra small size with very nice image quality the Sony RX100 is it - and it must be said that the Sony RX100 has the X20 beat in the video department. But if you are OK with a bit larger camera body than the RX100 then the Fuji is awesome - just very very hard to find a single thing negative about it. The auto focus is extreemly fast and reliable and very decent in low light. Elegant and stylish looks will have everyone noticing what you are shooting with. Fuji lenses are just awesome and the lens in the X20 is really nice - it is very fast for such a smaller camera at F2.0-2.8 so fully zoomed it is at 2.8 which is awesome as it's low light capabilities are top class. The X20 has not anti aliazing filter so the images are really nice and sharp - more manufactures are starting to do the same like Nikon in their D7100. The menu system is fast and well layed out - and it has the Q button which gives access to all the main functions very nicely. You also have a function button you can program for ISO for example - It is a very well build camera - it feels like the good old film cameras not like most most cameras today - plasticy and weak - the dials are snug and nice - The Flash is very decent and WB is spot on. You have some affects/filters - even though I would like some more - but nice affects and filters. The updated delete image function is very nice. Startup time is super super fast - so like I said - it is very hard to find anything negative with it. I would prefer the traditonal Start button like the Fuji X100/s and others have rather then having to twist lens to start - but just personal choice - I think many will like how the X20 starts - So if you are lookint for a small camera with exceptional image quality - best in class - far far better than any point and shoot can produce (similar to the Sony RX100) then look no further. The Fuji is just a pure joy to handle and shoot with. Before you look at getting anyting else take a look at the Fuji X20. It is a bit more money than your typical point and shoot but you will get what you pay for - the X20 is a camera that will stay with you for a long time and will be real joy to use with awesome looks. The Sony RX100 is really the only camera that is in this size and image quality class - The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is a bit less money but it has the typical small small sensor, but has a really fast lens to help make up for it but it is still no match for the Fuji X20 and the Sony RX100. I do have the Sony RX100 and absolutly love it, so small and great image quality and fantastic video quality and image stabiliztion. What the Fuji X20 has over the Sony RX100 is the lens. The Sony RX100 lens goes from F1.8-4.9 - so 4.9 fully zoomed - so in low light fully zoomed the Fuji X20 does better even though sensor is a bit smaller - So if you want a small camera that produces fantastic images and has awesome looks - super fast Auto Focus fast and nice menus and full controls then the Fuji X20 is it - I got mine at B&H of course for their super nice and fast service. Take a look on Youtube and other review sites and you will find the same comments about the X20. The image quality out of the Fuji X20 is pretty much on par with the larger sensor Mirror Less cameras and even many DSLRs. I have had second thoughts of cameras I have bought in the past but not the Fuji X20. Just to add - super quiet - and of course not to forget the fantastic optical viewfinder - so often nessasary in sunny bright light - hardly any cameras in that size even have a viewfinder and no one that good - Also great for shooting macro
Have been looking for a couple of years for a small camera to supplement my Canon 7D, when I want to travel lighter. After several attempts (Canon S95, Samsung 2000) I realized I needed a functioning viewfinder, good control dials and a large enough sensor/aperture combination to make a DOF difference. The X20 is so far the best combination I've found at a reasonable price. None of the features on their own are best in class, but the combination is. The viewfinder is not as good as a DSLR, but gives enough shooting information and a good enough framing of the scene to be comfortable to a DSLR shooter. Yes, you do see the lens at wide angle, and you're going to get more of the scene in the final image than in the viewfinder, but it's better than a Canon G series.The ... MoreHave been looking for a couple of years for a small camera to supplement my Canon 7D, when I want to travel lighter. After several attempts (Canon S95, Samsung 2000) I realized I needed a functioning viewfinder, good control dials and a large enough sensor/aperture combination to make a DOF difference. The X20 is so far the best combination I've found at a reasonable price. None of the features on their own are best in class, but the combination is. The viewfinder is not as good as a DSLR, but gives enough shooting information and a good enough framing of the scene to be comfortable to a DSLR shooter. Yes, you do see the lens at wide angle, and you're going to get more of the scene in the final image than in the viewfinder, but it's better than a Canon G series.The lens is fast through it's zoom range and coupled with a sensor that's in between the Canon S range and micro 4/3's gives reasonable bokeh such that having manual controls actually matters.The build and controls are excellent, and the manual zoom is a nice touch that automatically puts DSLR shooters at ease. The ability to program more than one function buttons would be nice, but the Q menu is fast and all functions can be adjusted from one screen without having to dive into deeper screens.Image quality has been excellent so far. Some distortion at the wide end of the lens, but otherwise very sharp. Have not pushed ISO personally, but based on other reviews will be trying to keep to 1600 or below, which is generally fine for casual street shooting.I was skeptical about other reviews regarding battery life, but bought a second battery anyway. All reviews on battery life are completely accurate. My X20 was practically dead after shooting approximately 30 pictures and 15 minutes of video yesterday morning. While I didn't expect DSLR battery life, I did think I'd be able to go 1-2 days, but that is not the case. Buy one or two spare batteries!Finally, the last negative I've found is a lack of automatic exposure bracketing beyond +/- 1 EV which is not enough for HDR work. The manual dial on top allows up to two stops, but the AEB function is limited to one. Seems like an odd place to limit the camera.Great camera, not perfect, but the best combination for DSLR photographers looking for a travel companion.
This camera creates better images than my large DSLR. I've had it a month and am pleased with the quality of construction and the images I've been able to take with it. I think it is especially good for the price. It is small and very portable. It's true that you can hardly pick it up without touching a control button or dial -- but that's simply a result of having so many features packet into such a small camera. I read as many reviews of the camera as I could find before making the purchase decision. Some have claimed that the battery wears down quickly but I haven't had that problem (although I did buy an extra battery just in case -- they're relatively inexpensive). I've used a pro level camera of one kind or another for more than 30 years and this little Fugi ... MoreThis camera creates better images than my large DSLR. I've had it a month and am pleased with the quality of construction and the images I've been able to take with it. I think it is especially good for the price. It is small and very portable. It's true that you can hardly pick it up without touching a control button or dial -- but that's simply a result of having so many features packet into such a small camera. I read as many reviews of the camera as I could find before making the purchase decision. Some have claimed that the battery wears down quickly but I haven't had that problem (although I did buy an extra battery just in case -- they're relatively inexpensive). I've used a pro level camera of one kind or another for more than 30 years and this little Fugi compares well. I will need to spend more serious time studying the manual because I can't really see the significant differences between some of the camera's various modes -- they seem kind of redundant at first look. Again, I haven't really studied and experimented with them all yet; but the manual could do a better job explaining them. One last criticism is that when shooting in Manual mode the exposure info is shown on the display screen, but not in the viewfinder. Those of us used to making the settings and seeing them through a viewfinder would prefer to retain that ability. But this is a small criticism -- the camera is a great one. I've really enjoyed using the incredibly close macro features to take botanical images -- I'm very pleased by the images the Fugi produces.
Brilliant. Only the lack of a built-in neutral density filter is frustrating, as the camera will only shoot up to 1/1000 of sec. at wider apertures (a limitation of the leaf shutter, which, however, allows one to synch flash at higher speeds.) To assure shallow depth of field on bright sunny days an accessory 40-40.5mm step up ring and the best 40.5mm 8x neutral density filter is recommended. The X20 is the successor to the X10, but while it looks and very largely acts the same as its predecessor, it really is a quite different camera inside, with an entirely new sensor. Fans of the EXR sensor of the X10 may, in fact, prefer it to the x-trans cmos sensor of the X20. While the new model does have a small to moderate advantage in resolution, it renders tonally a bit ... MoreBrilliant. Only the lack of a built-in neutral density filter is frustrating, as the camera will only shoot up to 1/1000 of sec. at wider apertures (a limitation of the leaf shutter, which, however, allows one to synch flash at higher speeds.) To assure shallow depth of field on bright sunny days an accessory 40-40.5mm step up ring and the best 40.5mm 8x neutral density filter is recommended. The X20 is the successor to the X10, but while it looks and very largely acts the same as its predecessor, it really is a quite different camera inside, with an entirely new sensor. Fans of the EXR sensor of the X10 may, in fact, prefer it to the x-trans cmos sensor of the X20. While the new model does have a small to moderate advantage in resolution, it renders tonally a bit differently, and its jpeg processing is not nearly as good. Fuji seems to have upped the default noise reduction and sharpening, at default settings giving the "sharpened mush" look that I find disquieting. As I shoot raw, it is not any issue, and the pictures you can get from raw files are phenomenal. Lightroom 4.4 (release candidate) handles the RAF files well. If I were a jpeg shooter I would reset the noise reduction and sharpening setting to their lowest value and take care of those parameters in post-processing on my computer. Because of the aggressive default jpeg NR and sharpening , the "jpeg only" advanced settings are much less useful to me than they were in the X10, where the Pro low light setting was truly exemplary. If you make the switch from X10 to X20 you will gain a very useful information display in the optical viewfinder, and if you wear sunglasses, you'll be able to shoot without ever having to take them off, a very nice option here in the desert southwest. You will also gain a small resolution advantage. You will however, in my opinion, lose some of the best jpeg processing any camera in this class has had and will get the best from the camera shooting raw. With those caveats, I would not hesitate to recommend the X20. The raw files can produce results that rival the results from raw of the older 12 MP m4/3 cameras, but the jpegs do not match those of the first generation of the larger sensor cameras.
I obtained this little gem as a companion to my Nikon D200, and packed it with my kit, rarely using it. That was about eight years ago...fast-forward to last week...a resurgence into macro photography (with a recently acquired Nokia x-100 and a Zeiss-badged camera) forced me to dig the x-20 out. With both macro and "super macro" modes, the Nokia could hardly keep up (although its macro can produce, with effort). I got to digging around the manual, familiarizing myself, having forgotten what a pleasant camera this is. Better yet, when I started shooting hummingbirds at 12fps. I might try the eye fi, since all my gear is BT or hotspot connected through the Nokia, but it's easier to pull the micro SD card & read it through my laptop for editing & posting. It's a "real" ... MoreI obtained this little gem as a companion to my Nikon D200, and packed it with my kit, rarely using it. That was about eight years ago...fast-forward to last week...a resurgence into macro photography (with a recently acquired Nokia x-100 and a Zeiss-badged camera) forced me to dig the x-20 out. With both macro and "super macro" modes, the Nokia could hardly keep up (although its macro can produce, with effort). I got to digging around the manual, familiarizing myself, having forgotten what a pleasant camera this is. Better yet, when I started shooting hummingbirds at 12fps. I might try the eye fi, since all my gear is BT or hotspot connected through the Nokia, but it's easier to pull the micro SD card & read it through my laptop for editing & posting. It's a "real" camera, too...hotshoe for flash, optical viewfinder, full manual control, bracketing, you name it. It has everything you need and a lot you don't. But that "everything" is all pretty handy.
I own several Fuji cameras from the x-t, xpro, and x100 series and Iam really impressed with this little camera. The image quality is so good for being a smaller 12 megapixel xtrans sensor. I love all the button and dials on this very retro design. The overall shooting experience is almost like shooting film, specially when paired with one of its customizable film simulations. The view finder is very nice to use. Its not electronic, but it does show you the basics to get your exposure just right. The constant f/2.8 aperture on the lens is also very nice to have. I recommend this camera to anyone that likes the experience of shooting film but dont want to spend a lot of money in developing, and wants a camera that is small an easy to carry everyday for documenting life.
Since film era I've used slr and then dslr due to image quality and the ability to have control over my pictures. Since digital arrived I had been waiting for a small sized camera that could be taken everywhere and with a decent IQ and full control. The best camera is the one you have with you, and as I became older I also became quite reluctant to carry my bulky Canon Dslr with me. No camera means no pictures. Game over. Small sensors did not help either, until I begun to pay attention to reviews on this little Fuji camera, the X-20, with a fast 2.0 -2.8 zoom lens, X-trans sensor, retro style, and its optical viewfinder (with diopter adjustment and info inside it). Phase detection autofocus technology is present too, great advance for mirrorless cameras. The result ... MoreSince film era I've used slr and then dslr due to image quality and the ability to have control over my pictures. Since digital arrived I had been waiting for a small sized camera that could be taken everywhere and with a decent IQ and full control. The best camera is the one you have with you, and as I became older I also became quite reluctant to carry my bulky Canon Dslr with me. No camera means no pictures. Game over. Small sensors did not help either, until I begun to pay attention to reviews on this little Fuji camera, the X-20, with a fast 2.0 -2.8 zoom lens, X-trans sensor, retro style, and its optical viewfinder (with diopter adjustment and info inside it). Phase detection autofocus technology is present too, great advance for mirrorless cameras. The result is what I expected and much, much more. Image quality is oustanding, the lens is really good in the hole aperture range, camera controls are handy and intuitive (mention apart this is not so true for menu accesed functions). Built quality is amazing, retro style is not "for the eye", the camera inherits the built quality seen on the oldies, metal body, metal lens, big dials, smooth manual zooming, clear optics in the viewfinder.... not so many consumer products can claim this type of construction today. Judged simply as an object it is beautifully designed and built. A joy to own. Judged as a photographic instrument it has an impressive performance for it small sized sensor. A joy to use. Of course in low light or extreme situations, IQ will not match bigger sensor cameras, don't expect that magic, but it is fully capable to manage very challenging situations doing a great job. And you will manage to have it with you most of the time. Focusing is accurate and FAST, color rendition, contrast, dinamic range and definition are very good, I think the sensor-lens combination work pretty well to achieve images that don't look "flat" as on so many compacts. I am really pleased with my decission, competitors in its size and specs do not match the feelings this Fuji transmits. I have to admit some people may miss a touch screen, which is the new ergonomics paradigm phones have imposed. Well, this camera may not be so pleasant fot this type of users. At a price that maybe high for its sensor size, but correct for its built quality and performance, traditional camera ergonomics, photographic capabilities and results you can see, I think it's my personal perfect choice.
I was initially looking for a simple point-and-shoot camera to take on a summer vacation as I didn't want to take my DSLR kit (overkill) or my Fujifilm X-100 (too precious if lost). The X-20 seemed like a good solution - I knew the quality of Fujinon lenses and I figured there should be a fair amount of similarity between the X-20 and my X-100 such that the learning curve would be minimal. I have to say that the aesthetics of the camera's design are about as appealing as the X-100, and in the hand it feels really nice. But to actually USE the camera - that is where things get ugly. For starters, there are far too many buttons on too small a piece of real estate, and the end result is I found I was frequently activating, deactivating, or otherwise changing this or ... MoreI was initially looking for a simple point-and-shoot camera to take on a summer vacation as I didn't want to take my DSLR kit (overkill) or my Fujifilm X-100 (too precious if lost). The X-20 seemed like a good solution - I knew the quality of Fujinon lenses and I figured there should be a fair amount of similarity between the X-20 and my X-100 such that the learning curve would be minimal. I have to say that the aesthetics of the camera's design are about as appealing as the X-100, and in the hand it feels really nice. But to actually USE the camera - that is where things get ugly. For starters, there are far too many buttons on too small a piece of real estate, and the end result is I found I was frequently activating, deactivating, or otherwise changing this or that configuration every time I picked up the the camera. I had read about the problems some have had with the power-on switch sometimes not engaging, and I did get that every now-and-then, but frankly that was not as annoying as I thought it might be. What was annoying, however, was that I found several of the menu settings that simply did not behave according to the description in the User Manual; it felt as if the firmware, which was the latest available, was pretty buggy. And finally, the image quality was seriously lacking - especially when shooting at any ISO above 400. I honestly think my cell phone (I hate cell phones) takes much better pictures than the X-20. Especially annoying was how the display would inexplicably become way over-saturated and blown out. By the time I was about to give up and go to bed, the (once fully-charged) battery died. I finally became so frustrated trying to learn and use the X-20 that I returned it (B&H is so understanding in that regard) and exchanging it for the much more expensive, but familiar (to me, at least) X-100S. To be honest, I might have lived with the X-20 had it not been for the really disappointing image quality; that was the ultimate deal-breaker for me.
the bad: no wifi (not an issue for me), landscapes can lose a little detail in greens (grass, etc.), manual focus is a bit wonky- but effective. very low light performance and film speeds above iso 800 become "noisy" quickly. but then, the good: for those of us who are basically still just taking snapshots this is easily a top choice. fast auto focus, complete manual or automatic exposure with multiple "in between" modes and fast super sharp optics. the image quality seldom disappoints. the 2/3rds" sensor is an in between size that fuji has designed to work with this lens and this megapixel count to render images that easily sustain enlargement to 11"x14" or larger at iso's below 800. this will not live comfortably in your shirt pocket although it resides ... Morethe bad: no wifi (not an issue for me), landscapes can lose a little detail in greens (grass, etc.), manual focus is a bit wonky- but effective. very low light performance and film speeds above iso 800 become "noisy" quickly. but then, the good: for those of us who are basically still just taking snapshots this is easily a top choice. fast auto focus, complete manual or automatic exposure with multiple "in between" modes and fast super sharp optics. the image quality seldom disappoints. the 2/3rds" sensor is an in between size that fuji has designed to work with this lens and this megapixel count to render images that easily sustain enlargement to 11"x14" or larger at iso's below 800. this will not live comfortably in your shirt pocket although it resides comfortably in my pants cargo pockets or any jacket pocket- and will be with you when you need to take a high quality image. just not as small as a pocket point and shoot- which is for the most part not much better than your phone. but this is- substantially. i replaced one of these that i lost with another rather than the newer x30. the x20 is just enough smaller dimensionally that the extra features (i would prefer the evf to the ovf) didn't sway me. the x10 does not have the xtrans sensor arrangement, but it's also a strong candidate. each upgrade addressed some previous shortcoming but they are all good in their own right. the 1" sensor sized cameras in this category may have somewhat higher image quality, but as long as you are not "pixel peeping" the images produced by the x20 are exemplary. the in camera processing and filters make for some nice jpegs and allow many special filter settings for some very impressive effects. i'll take the extra manual control capabilities and rangefinder style form factor (wonderful tactile design) over the deep menu diving of the others every time. there are a lot of external manual controls here. it is now possible to find 40mm lens filters if you don't want to utilize the 52mm adapter. for very bright scenes a polarized filter or a neutral density filter come in handy. this camera will also shoot raw files or raw +jpeg. the various film simulations allow for standard, enhanced color rendition, portrait friendly, sepiatone and some killer black and white capabilities. the manually controlled zoom is my favorite feature. the fact that at full zoom the lens only stops down to f2.8 (from f2.0) is pretty impressive. i also have an apsc sized sensor camera (xt-10) with ridiculous iq. but the x20 is my favorite to carry and to use.
| General | |
| Product Type | Digital camera - compact |
| Lens Included | Fujinon |
| Enclosure Color | Silver |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.0 Megapixel |
