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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and L19 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 4 years after the L19 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the L19 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon L19

 Fujifilm X20 L19 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Fujifilm X20

 L19 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L19

 Fujifilm X20 L19 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the L19.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and L19 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and L19.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
18
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Nikon L19 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Nikon L19 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
60
good battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (353g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Nikon L19 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L19
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $0