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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon L20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 7 years after the L20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up vs the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP90 L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm XP90

 L20 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm XP90 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the L20.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and L20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Nikon L20 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Nikon L20
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
Nikon L20 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L20 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $120