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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 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
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 4 years after the L20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP200 L20 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 51 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm XP200

 L20 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP200 L20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the L20.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and L20 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and L20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography info
Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
Nikon L20 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography info
Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
24
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-22 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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