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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S640 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the S640 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X20 S640 
RevealedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm X20

 S640 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X20 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the S640.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S640 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S640.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Nikon S640 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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