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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Nikon L20 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon L20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years after the L20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP30 L20 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 L20 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP30 L20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having 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 have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the L20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and L20 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and L20.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Nikon L20 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Nikon L20 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon L20
65
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $120