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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and L20 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 2 years later than the L20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L20 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 L20 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has sizing 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 F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the L20.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than competition (135g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon L20
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $120