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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was manufactured at a similar time to the L120 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L120

 HS20 EXR L120 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L120 HS20 EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L120

 HS20 EXR L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the L120.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and L120 is 58 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and L120.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon L120
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (730g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L120
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $300