Noise is kept pretty in-control at ISO 1600.
Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 1/220 sec, f/2.5.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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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
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Again, 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
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Shot 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
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Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/1000 sec, f/2.8. Exposure compensation of -0.7.
Focal Length Equivalent: 90mm
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Noise started to become pretty noticeable around ISO 2000.
Tech Specs: ISO 2000, 1/50 sec, f/2.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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At 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
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Tech Specs: ISO 800, 1/75 sec, f/2.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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While 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
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ISO 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
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Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, f/2.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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The 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
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Tech Specs: ISO 640, 1/800 sec, f/2.5. Exposure compensation of -1.0.
Focal Length Equivalent: 74mm
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Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/1700 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3.
Focal Length Equivalent: 65mm
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Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/500 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/900 sec, f/11. Exposure compensation of -0.3.
Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm
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Tech Specs: ISO 2500, 1/15 sec, f/2.5.
Focal Length Equivalent: 40mm
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