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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and L20 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and L20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 2 years later than the L20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the L20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 L20 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR L20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with 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 have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the L20.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Nikon L20 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L20 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than average (135g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
Nikon L20 Vlogging information
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
24
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $120