Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon D5300
- Successor is Nikon D5600
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and D5500 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D5500 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe Fujifilm X20 was released 20 months before the D5500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the D5500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon D5500
Fujifilm X20 | D5500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Fujifilm X20
D5500 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | April 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D5500
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions 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 D5500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the D5500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and D5500 is 83 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and D5500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D5500 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Nikon D5500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X20 | Nikon D5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1000 seconds | 1/200 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lb) | 420 gr (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1438 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 820 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $700 |