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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 2 years after the L20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the L20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP50 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L20 Fujifilm XP50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP50 L20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the L20.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and L20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Nikon L20 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Nikon L20 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon L20
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $120