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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S6200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 21 months later than the S6200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm X20 S6200 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Fujifilm X20

 S6200 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm X20 S6200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the S6200.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S6200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S6200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S6200 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
61
good battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (353g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S6200
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 gr (0.78 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $229