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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and L100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 4 years later than the L100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X20 L100 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm X20

 L100 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X20 L100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the L100.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and L100 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and L100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Nikon L100 Travel photography features
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
38
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (353g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 270 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $399