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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released at a similar time to the L20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm S8100fd L20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm S8100fd L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the L20.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L20 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L20.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Nikon L20 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
26
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Nikon L20 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
24
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $120