Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S4000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions 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 S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S4000 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S4000.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.