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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon L20
Fujifilm F800EXR | L20 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
L20 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L20
Fujifilm F800EXR | L20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |