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This is the Fuji X20, which replaces the popular X10, and makes over 50 improvements on the
older camera.
While the X100S launched at the same time has an APS-C format sensor, the X20 uses a
2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II device with 12 million effective pixels.
Like the X100S's and X-Pro1's sensor the X20's sensor uses Fuji's unique colour filter array
that means an antialisiaing filter isn't required to reduce moiré patterning.
As a result the X20 is claimed to be able to resolve more detail than the X10 and, thanks
to its Lens Modulation Optimiser, Fuji says this is better maintained into the corners
of the frame.
In addition, Fuji has worked on improving the X20's start up time, shutter lag and AF
speed to make it a more responsive camera than the X10.
As with the X100S, Fuji has also added a Digital Trans Panel in the optical viewfinder that
displays key information such as shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and the focus area.
Fuji has used the same body-shell for the X20 as for the X10, however, as on the X100S,
the RAW button will be marked Q and is used to access the Quick Menu.
The Quick Menu displays 16 parameters such as white balance, sensitivity and Film Simulation
mode which can then be adjusted quickly.
In other respects X20's handling is the same as the X10 and it has a high-quality, retro-styled
build.
We have yet to see a fully-functioning X20,but we have high hopes for it and we're looking
forward to reviewing a production sample soon, so watch this space.