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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S31 (1/2.9") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled at a similar time to the S31 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm X20 S31 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm X20

 S31 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm X20 S31 
AnnouncedApril 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the S31.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S31 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S31.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon S31
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
24
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Nikon S31 Travel photography info
60
good battery pack (270 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (353g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proof
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S31 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $90