Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- New Model is Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2014

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the S32 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S32
Fujifilm X20 | S32 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm X20
S32 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S32
Fujifilm X20 | S32 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S32.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S32 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and S32.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1000 secs | - |
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) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $180 |