Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S5200
Fujifilm X20 | S5200 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm X20
S5200 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S5200
Fujifilm X20 | S5200 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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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 |