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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was brought out 13 months later than the L20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JV100 grades versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon L20

 JV100 L20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 L20 JV100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L20

 JV100 L20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 and the L20.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and L20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JV100 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern JV100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Nikon L20
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Nikon L20
56
lighter than average (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Nikon L20 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix L20
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $120