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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was announced at a similar time to the L120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the AV250 grades versus the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L120

 AV250 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm AV250

 L120 AV250 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L120

 AV250 L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 vs the L120.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and L120.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Nikon L120
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
32
great max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix L120
Other name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 180 images 330 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $300