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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 13 months later than the L20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XP10 matches up against the L20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon L20

 XP10 L20 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm XP10

 L20 XP10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L20

 XP10 L20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XP10 against the L20.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and L20.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm XP10 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger XP10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Nikon L20
60
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
30
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Nikon L20 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix L20
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 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 capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $120