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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 3 years after the L20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the L20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm T550 L20 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm T550

 L20 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm T550 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the L20.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and L20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Nikon L20 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Nikon L20 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Nikon L20 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than average (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
48
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $120