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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 12 months prior to the L120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1600 matches up versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon L120

 S1600 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S1600

 L120 S1600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L120

 S1600 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 and the L120.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and L120 is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and L120.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L120 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Nikon L120
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Nikon L120
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE 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), 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
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 337g (0.74 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $300