Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S630 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years after the S630 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S630.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S630 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S630.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.