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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 13 months later than the L20 which makes 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 thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 grades against the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon L20

 JZ300 L20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 L20 JZ300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L20

 JZ300 L20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 against the L20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and L20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer JZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Nikon L20
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
24
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix L20
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $120