Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Released February 2009
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm JX500 was announced 2 years after the L20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L20
Fujifilm JX500 | L20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm JX500
L20 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L20
Fujifilm JX500 | L20 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the L20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and L20.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 135g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $90 | $120 |