Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon L20
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | L20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
L20 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L20
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | L20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |