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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm X20 S5200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm X20

 S5200 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm X20 S5200 
RevealedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Nikon S5200 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Nikon S5200 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
60
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
42
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
33
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $130