Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S100

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 21 months after the S100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the S100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S100 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S100 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.