FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L120
AV250 | L120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm AV250
L120 | AV250 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L120
AV250 | L120 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |