- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Fujifilm FinePix XP20
- 14 MP
- 5x f/3.9
- CCD
- 2.7" LCD
Released January, 2012
Rated 100% by by photoman (Jun, 2011)Small and easier to take than my larger cameras, and it takes awesome photos and videos.
Conclusion Check out the Fujifilm FinePix XP20
First reviewed February, 2012
Features Key features of the Fujifilm FinePix XP20
14 MP
Rated 80% by by J.-Gardner (Dec, 2011)For as cheap as this camera is priced the video is good the pictures are good I think better in water.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 14 MP    | 20 MP |
FinePix XP20 by Chris (Feb, 2012)Remember: megapixels don't mean squat if you don't have a decent lens, auto-focus system, processor, memory card, etc..
wide angle lens
FinePix XP20 by Glenn-Oliver-Dettman (Mar, 2012)From a water proof perspective, it worked flawlessly, and we have both photos and video from under water on our vacation.
FinePix XP20 by Cyan--Lulipop (Apr, 2011)It takes amazing photos and the telephoto makes for very interesting shots.
aperture size
FinePix XP20 by H.-Wang--jwangamazon (Jul, 2011)But the lens head is placed in a very awkward place, your fingers will easily cover part of the lens head.
FinePix XP20 by YourNameHere (Apr, 2012)Figured I'd take a chance on this camera, I do a good bit of kayaking and was hoping I might get a decent waterproof with abit of optical zoom.
zoom range
| 0x | 10x   | 20x |
FinePix XP20 by H.-Wang--jwangamazon (Jul, 2011)The camera won't focus while zooming (it will focus after zooming stops.
FinePix XP20 by Reviewer-in-NJ (Aug, 2011)A few had a small spot slightly smudged from a water spot on the lens, but that's not the camera's fault.
body size
99 x 68 x 24 mm
110 x 73 x 81 mm
115 x 72 x 42 mm
FinePix XP20 by Reviewer-in-NJ (Aug, 2011)As a point-and-shoot, pocketable, waterproof camera, this works great, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it when I don't want to carry a large dslr.
Performance Real world tests of Fujifilm FinePix XP20
battery life
200 photos
290 photos
160 photos
FinePix XP20 by Albert-Noel-Miller--big-al (Nov, 2011)The battery life is as good as the Cannon I had prior to this one.
FinePix XP20 by Jared-G-Buletza (Sep, 2011)but if you disable the GPS, you should get plenty of battery life.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
5x -
Keep shooting in rain or snow -
162 g
cons
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f/3.9 -
HD video -
0.8 fps -
90 mm -
230 k dots -
200 -
3,200 ISO -
No automatic 3D -
62.94% -
No automatic HDR -
No geotagging included -
Jan, 2012
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 50 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by J.-Gardner (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by YourNameHere (Apr, 2012) Rated 20% by by Orfie--orfie (Jul, 2011) |
Durability
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 100% by by Savhsu (Aug, 2011)LOVE IT!!! Takes beautiful pics, easy to use, dust proof, water proof.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by khp (Apr, 2011)One was sat on and one drowned under my raingear I decided to get a rugged waterproof camera for around use.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 20% by by Chris (May, 2011)If anyone finds a decent priced point and shoot that is waterproof, please respond here.
Waterproof
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by Glenn-Oliver-Dettman (Mar, 2012)For what I needed (inexpensive underwater camera), I am very happy with the purchase.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 20% by by smischke (Oct, 2011)Nice camera, takes good pictures, but camera is not at all waterproof!
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 60% by by tropic1 (Mar, 2012)I was very pleased with the results from this inexpensive underwater camara.
Video
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 100% by by kaybearI was extremely happy with the ease of use and the results of the pictures, especially the movie feature.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by Albert-Noel-Miller--big-al (Nov, 2011)I dove into the swimming pool and took a video of my wife diving in and it looks pretty good to me.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by J.-Gardner (Dec, 2011)I wanted to try it in the water so i took it surfing tucked it in the sleeve of my wet suit and took some really cool pictures and video with no problems.
Battery
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 20% by by Suzanna-walters--meow (Jul, 2011)Because we took so many videos, the battery wore down, and that evening, long after we were dressed and dry, we took the battery out and placed it in the charger.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by R.-Zamudio (Aug, 2011)Lithium-based batteries are lighter than most other battery types and have greater resistance to cold.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 100% by by YourNameHere (Apr, 2012)The way the seals or designed that isn't a problem the antechamber can get wet without the battery/smart card getting wet but for the price of the camera I am not pleased with that.
Image quality
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by R.-Zamudio (Aug, 2011)If it is dark out, and the intelligent setting is trying to use "face" mode or anything other than "night" mode, it would probably be best to override the settings manually.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 80% by by R.-Zamudio (Aug, 2011)Picture quality is very good for a point-and-shoot.
Fujifilm FinePix XP20 | Rated 20% by by Orfie--orfie (Jul, 2011)That being said, the picture quality of this camera was average, and its versatility was below average (I realize I cannot compare my SLR to a point and shoot, however the pictures were often pixelated and not always sharp).
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 Largest sensor Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP20 |
 | 2 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 2-way tie: Supports HDR XP50 vs XP20 |
 | 3 | Fujifilm FinePix S2800HD Most zoom S2800HD vs XP20 |
 | 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v Wide angle lens Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs Fujifilm FinePix XP20 |
 | 5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Best macro lens Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS vs Fujifilm FinePix XP20 |
 | 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Shoots video in 24p Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP20 |
 | 8 | Nikon Coolpix L15 3-way tie: Fastest lens Nikon Coolpix L15 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP20 |
New duel?
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Editions Editions of the Fujifilm XP20 / XP22
| Price | Edition | Model | Continents | Includes a GPS | Compare | ||||
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 | | XP20 | North America |  | | ||||
 | | XP22 | Europe |  | | ||||
