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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 2 years after the S620 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XP50 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S620 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XP50 S620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the S620.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S620.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon S620
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $37