FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L120
HS20 EXR | L120 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
L120 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L120
HS20 EXR | L120 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and L120 is 58 and 75 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |