Clicky

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV200 was launched 24 months later than the L20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JV200 grades versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Nikon L20

 JV200 L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm JV200

 L20 JV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon L20

 JV200 L20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon L20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 vs the L20.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and L20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JV200 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern JV200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Nikon L20
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
26
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging details
Nikon L20 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Nikon Coolpix L20
Alternate name FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 Overall 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 life 180 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $49 $120