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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and L22 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 3 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the L22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X20 L22 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm X20

 L22 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X20 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions 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 L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the L22.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and L22 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and L22.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
Nikon L22 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Nikon L22 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.78 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $130