Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S5200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 months after the S5200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S5200 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S5200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S5200 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.