• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z900EXR advantages over Fujifilm X20

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    151g vs 361g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm X20 advantages over Fujifilm Z900EXR

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.20 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Fujifilm Z700EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z90
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm Z90
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm X10
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $599
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X10
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $599
  • 2/3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm X30
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X30
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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