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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 21 months earlier than the S33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm X20 S33 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm X20

 S33 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2013More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm X20 S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has external 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 S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S33.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S33 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and S33.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S33 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Nikon S33 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Nikon S33
60
good battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $150