Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S4300

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S4300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.