Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3300

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 16 months after the S3300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S3300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S3300 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S3300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3300 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.