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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 12 months earlier than the L120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 grades versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon L120

 JZ300 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 L120 JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L120

 JZ300 L120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 vs the L120.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and L120.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L120 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix L120
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 330 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $300