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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon L20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 4 years later than the L20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP70 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm XP70

 L20 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP70 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon L20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the L20.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and L20.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Nikon L20 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $120