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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S620 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years after the S620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X20 S620 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm X20

 S620 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X20 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S620.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon S620
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
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good battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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lighter than others in class (120g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Nikon S620 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $37