- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Fujifilm X-M1 advantages over Nikon L620
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.82
vs
1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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More dots on screen
920k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
16
vs
6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Nikon L620 advantages over Fujifilm X-M1
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Less expensive
$250 vs
$800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Lighter weight
237g
vs
330g
Lighter weight
-
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
-
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
-
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
-
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Sony H90
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Longer exposure
-
Bigger JPEG buffer
Compared to Nikon L610
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm
X-M1
Fujifilm
X-A1
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger JPEG buffer
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm
X-M1
Samsung
NX3000
-
Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Nikon
L620
Samsung
NX3000
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon EOS M10
Fujifilm
X-M1
Canon
EOS M10
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels