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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S4300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 16 months later than the S4300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm X20 S4300 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm X20

 S4300 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm X20 S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. 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) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the S4300.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S4300 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S4300.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S4300 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (139g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $119