Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3100

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 2 years after the S3100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has got outer 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) whilst the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S3100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S3100 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and S3100.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S3100 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.