Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S33

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.