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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon AW110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and AW110 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 2 months prior to the AW110 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon AW110

 Fujifilm X20 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Fujifilm X20

 AW110 Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon AW110

 Fujifilm X20 AW110 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the AW110.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and AW110 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and AW110.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon AW110 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Nikon AW110
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Nikon AW110
61
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon AW110
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 270 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $250