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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X20 S6100 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm X20

 S6100 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X20 S6100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Nikon S6100 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (353 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $195