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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced very close to the L120 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JX300 grades versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L120

 JX300 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm JX300

 L120 JX300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L120

 JX300 L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the L120.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and L120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Nikon L120
31
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 431g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $300