Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S6100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 2 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S6100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S6100.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S6100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.