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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years after the S620 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X10 S620 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm X10

 S620 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X10 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the S620.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and S620.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
60
great battery pack (270 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (350g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (350g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $37