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've had the camera for about a week and am still getting used to it (haven't had the time yet to read the manual). As I get to know it better, my shots are improving. It seems like a special camera that for some reason captures images in a very artistic way. I considered the Sony RX100 but I just didn't care for the way it felt in the hands. This camera is a different story.The jpeg output is fantastic, and the film simulation settings are too. Particularly for family shots and portraits, the way it handles light and shadow is like a 35mm film camera. Colors are wonderful. RAW files are really great in Lightroom. Often, however, I just go with the jpegs. (Or, if you do Fine + RAW, you can have the film settings -- such as B&W or Sepia -- and also the original ... MoreI've had the camera for about a week and am still getting used to it (haven't had the time yet to read the manual). As I get to know it better, my shots are improving. It seems like a special camera that for some reason captures images in a very artistic way. I considered the Sony RX100 but I just didn't care for the way it felt in the hands. This camera is a different story.The jpeg output is fantastic, and the film simulation settings are too. Particularly for family shots and portraits, the way it handles light and shadow is like a 35mm film camera. Colors are wonderful. RAW files are really great in Lightroom. Often, however, I just go with the jpegs. (Or, if you do Fine + RAW, you can have the film settings -- such as B&W or Sepia -- and also the original file.)The zoom is plenty for me. There are some things you could do with a longer zoom, but that's not really how I shoot most of the time. Bokeh can be very nice; you're obviously not going to get quite as much background blur and "pop" on portraitsas you would, for example, with a big chunk of glass on a DSLR, esp. a full frame. But if you work with the camera, you can get some very pleasing, natural-looking "pop" and bokeh.The lens is great and usually gets extremely sharp focus. Handling is natural; love the zoom ring. Macro pretty good too.After many years with Canon G-series cameras (as well as a DSLR), I found myself uninspired by the late Gs. I'm still hoping I can get one the new DSLRs Canon is expected to launch this year (e.g., 70d or 7d MkII), but now I might take a look at the Fuji systems. In any case, I wanted this one as a light walkabout. I was waiting for the x100s, in fact, but it's been so delayed in the US. At half the price (plus the zoom), I think I'm good with this one.The one thing that seems to be poor is low light performance, but I haven't yet worked with high ISO settings much yet, so it remains to be seen. Up to 640 ISO the photos have little noise, or at least the noise is corrected in the JPEG output in a pleasing fashion. With the bright lens, you can still do indoor daytime photography without flash (I haven't yet experimented with the flash much). I tried an indoor shot today at ISO 1250 and it looks fine even on a large computer screen, unless you zoom in, at which point you can see the noise, or rather, the noise correction). Perhaps shooting RAW in high ISO will allow better results.The video seems fine to me.You can actually do amateur sports photography with it. I tried some at a soccer game the other day. You won't get the background blur that a 200mm lens with 3 lbs of glass in it will, but it works. However, sports photography not really a major interest of mine; there are other cameras for that.I'm attaching a couple images. These are from when I'd just gotten the camera and should not be considered the best that the X20 can do. Moreover, they're just JPEGs which I've exported from iPhoto. Lightroom has nicer filters, I think, for the Fuji sensor. The little white blossom is in Macro (the flower was probably no more than a 1/2 centimeter across), and the focus isn't perfect, but likely not the camera's fault (it was a little windy).In short, I love it. It really shines on photos of people, either portraits, or just people being themselves. And don't discount some of the JPEG in-camera film settings for that kind of shot.Get yourself an extra battery: they're tiny and not inconvenient to carry around, but they won't last a full day of shooting if you keep the display on.
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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.
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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've had the camera for about a week and am still getting used to it (haven't had the time yet to read the manual). As I get to know it better, my shots are improving. It seems like a special camera that for some reason captures images in a very artistic way. I considered the Sony RX100 but I just didn't care for the way it felt in the hands. This camera is a different story.The jpeg output is fantastic, and the film simulation settings are too. Particularly for family shots and portraits, the way it handles light and shadow is like a 35mm film camera. Colors are wonderful. RAW files are really great in Lightroom. Often, however, I just go with the jpegs. (Or, if you do Fine + RAW, you can have the film settings -- such as B&W or Sepia -- and also the original ... MoreI've had the camera for about a week and am still getting used to it (haven't had the time yet to read the manual). As I get to know it better, my shots are improving. It seems like a special camera that for some reason captures images in a very artistic way. I considered the Sony RX100 but I just didn't care for the way it felt in the hands. This camera is a different story.The jpeg output is fantastic, and the film simulation settings are too. Particularly for family shots and portraits, the way it handles light and shadow is like a 35mm film camera. Colors are wonderful. RAW files are really great in Lightroom. Often, however, I just go with the jpegs. (Or, if you do Fine + RAW, you can have the film settings -- such as B&W or Sepia -- and also the original file.)The zoom is plenty for me. There are some things you could do with a longer zoom, but that's not really how I shoot most of the time. Bokeh can be very nice; you're obviously not going to get quite as much background blur and "pop" on portraitsas you would, for example, with a big chunk of glass on a DSLR, esp. a full frame. But if you work with the camera, you can get some very pleasing, natural-looking "pop" and bokeh.The lens is great and usually gets extremely sharp focus. Handling is natural; love the zoom ring. Macro pretty good too.After many years with Canon G-series cameras (as well as a DSLR), I found myself uninspired by the late Gs. I'm still hoping I can get one the new DSLRs Canon is expected to launch this year (e.g., 70d or 7d MkII), but now I might take a look at the Fuji systems. In any case, I wanted this one as a light walkabout. I was waiting for the x100s, in fact, but it's been so delayed in the US. At half the price (plus the zoom), I think I'm good with this one.The one thing that seems to be poor is low light performance, but I haven't yet worked with high ISO settings much yet, so it remains to be seen. Up to 640 ISO the photos have little noise, or at least the noise is corrected in the JPEG output in a pleasing fashion. With the bright lens, you can still do indoor daytime photography without flash (I haven't yet experimented with the flash much). I tried an indoor shot today at ISO 1250 and it looks fine even on a large computer screen, unless you zoom in, at which point you can see the noise, or rather, the noise correction). Perhaps shooting RAW in high ISO will allow better results.The video seems fine to me.You can actually do amateur sports photography with it. I tried some at a soccer game the other day. You won't get the background blur that a 200mm lens with 3 lbs of glass in it will, but it works. However, sports photography not really a major interest of mine; there are other cameras for that.I'm attaching a couple images. These are from when I'd just gotten the camera and should not be considered the best that the X20 can do. Moreover, they're just JPEGs which I've exported from iPhoto. Lightroom has nicer filters, I think, for the Fuji sensor. The little white blossom is in Macro (the flower was probably no more than a 1/2 centimeter across), and the focus isn't perfect, but likely not the camera's fault (it was a little windy).In short, I love it. It really shines on photos of people, either portraits, or just people being themselves. And don't discount some of the JPEG in-camera film settings for that kind of shot.Get yourself an extra battery: they're tiny and not inconvenient to carry around, but they won't last a full day of shooting if you keep the display on.
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.
My first Fuji experience was with the X-E1, which I got just before a Xmas holiday trip. Top notch build quality, including the 18-55 kit lens, which renders exceptionally good resolution. But getting those good shots was a hit or miss affair due to the same quirks other reviewers have mentioned. Out of frustration I would return the X-E1, albeit with ambivalence. (If I had an extra $1400 lying around I would have kept it as a secondary.)So I looked forward to the X20, after reading some early reviews that found it a worthy improvement over the X10, which had itself received largely favorable marks. Limited in scope, the X20 nevertheless sounded like it could serve as my take-anywhere backup. Was I ever wrong. A disappointment right out of the box. Much smaller ... MoreMy first Fuji experience was with the X-E1, which I got just before a Xmas holiday trip. Top notch build quality, including the 18-55 kit lens, which renders exceptionally good resolution. But getting those good shots was a hit or miss affair due to the same quirks other reviewers have mentioned. Out of frustration I would return the X-E1, albeit with ambivalence. (If I had an extra $1400 lying around I would have kept it as a secondary.)So I looked forward to the X20, after reading some early reviews that found it a worthy improvement over the X10, which had itself received largely favorable marks. Limited in scope, the X20 nevertheless sounded like it could serve as my take-anywhere backup. Was I ever wrong. A disappointment right out of the box. Much smaller than I had imagined. Maybe built well for a point-and-shoot, but too dinky. It looked like a toy. You have to fidget with the teeny buttons. Plus a weird on-off switch activated by twirling the lens barrel, which I never warmed to. But I figured I could live with the diminutive size as long as it took good pictures. But it didn't. They were simple mediocre. I couldn't return the thing fast enough. There are far better choices out there for far less money. This camera should be selling for one third of what Fuji is commanding, and even at that price justifiable more for its construction than anything else. The X20 has some nifty features found on the pricier X-E1, but what good are they if the end result is poor. Between the two, forking over the extra $800 for the X-E1 would be money much better spent.
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.
Even though the X20 is a 6-years old it still finds its place as a fantastaic everyday carry camera with it's compact size, functional zoom lens, and sharp image quality. Being able to shoot at f2.8 at its longest focal length coupled with image stabilization makes for fast zoom and low-light shooting situations, while the built-in macro modes allow easy close up detail shots. The overall image quality is great for web or social media-focused sharing. While the camera might not be for everyone, it's compact size, analog controls, and versatility make it a viable camera that you can keep with you all day.
Amazing Camera. Well built. Solid. Can do everything that a DLSR can do but a fraction of the size and weight. I always use Aperture priority when shooting but this camera has many more modes inc Auto. Excellent for carrying around all day and easy to use. At 12mp prints can be enlarged to big sizes with no loss in quality. Colours are great. Very very pleased with my camera.
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.
