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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
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
  • Released February 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm JX500 L20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L20 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm JX500 L20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Nikon L20 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Nikon L20 Sports photography information
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Nikon L20 Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
24
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L20
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