Noise is kept pretty in-control at ISO 1600. Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 1/220 sec, f/2.5. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES). Dan Bracaglia
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A longer focal length with a longer shutter speed to test image stabilization Tech Specs: ISO 1000, 1/17 sec, f/2.8. Focal Length Equivalent: 105mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaAgain, even in a bumpy cab, the X20 was able to pull off a clear image at 1/17 sec. Tech Specs: ISO 1000, 1/17 sec, f/2.8. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaShot in Aperture Priority on “Multi” exposure mode (which is essentially the middle ground between the spot meter and the full evaluative meter), the X20 did a terrific job balancing the two very different areas of the frame. Tech Specs: ISO 640, 1/1000 sec, f/2.8. Focal Length Equivalent: 80mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 400, 1/1000 sec, f/2.8. Exposure compensation of -0.7. Focal Length Equivalent: 90mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaNoise started to become pretty noticeable around ISO 2000. Tech Specs: ISO 2000, 1/50 sec, f/2. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaAt ISO 800, there is some impressive detail to be found in the shadows. Tech Specs: ISO 800, 1/15sec, f/2. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 800, 1/75 sec, f/2. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaWhile fairly noisy, even at ISO 2500, it’s subjectively above average for a camera with a true compact sensor. Tech Specs: ISO 2500, 1/30 sec, f/2. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaISO 3200 seemed to be pushing the X20 a bit too far in terms of noise. I personally found ISO 1600-2000 to be the max I set for myself while shooting. Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/30 sec, f/2.2. Focal Length Equivalent: 45mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, f/2. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaThe X20’s 28-112mm equivalent zoom range with an aperture range of f/2-2.8 is really pretty terrific. Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, f/2.8. Focal Length Equivalent: 112mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 640, 1/800 sec, f/2.5. Exposure compensation of -1.0. Focal Length Equivalent: 74mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/1700 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3. Focal Length Equivalent: 65mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 400, 1/500 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 400, 1/900 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3. Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan BracagliaTech Specs: ISO 2500, 1/15 sec, f/2.5. Focal Length Equivalent: 40mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES) Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia, the News & Features editor at Popular Photography, has been covering imaging and camera technology for 13 years, with work appearing—both written and photographic—in publications including American Photo magazine, Digital Photography Review, Popular Science magazine, the Star-Ledger, Sound & Vision magazine, and of course, Popular Photography. Contact the author here.
