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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S1000pj (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the S1000pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm X20 S1000pj 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Fujifilm X20

 S1000pj Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm X20 S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside measurements 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 S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the S1000pj.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S1000pj is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
61
great battery life (270 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S1000pj
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Expeed
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $289