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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D1X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon D2X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the D2X (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D2X (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 8 years after the D2X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the D2X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon D2X

 Fujifilm X20 D2X 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2005More modern by 97 months
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Fujifilm X20

 D2X Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D2X

 Fujifilm X20 D2X 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon D2X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the D2X.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and D2X is 83 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and D2X.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Nikon D2X
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (353g)
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon D2X
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
43
weather sealing
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2X Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Nikon D2X Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (353 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D2X
 Fujifilm X20Nikon D2X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon D2X
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2013-04-29 2005-06-01
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 4.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $5,000