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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
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 F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and L20 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and L20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 3 years after the L20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the L20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm F800EXR L20 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 L20 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm F800EXR L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the L20.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and L20 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and L20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L20 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
50
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-25 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $120