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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A100 was revealed within a month of the L20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm A100 L20 

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm A100

 L20 Fujifilm A100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm A100 L20 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon L20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the L20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and L20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Nikon L20
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Nikon L20
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Nikon L20
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Nikon L20 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Nikon L20
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2009-02-03
Body design 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $120