Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L20

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years after the L20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the L20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the L20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and L20.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.