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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 7 months before the L120 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L120

 JZ500 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 L120 JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L120

 JZ500 L120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical measurements 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 measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 versus the L120.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and L120.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon L120
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Nikon L120
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix L120
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-02-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $300