FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon L120
S1600 | L120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S1600
L120 | S1600 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L120
S1600 | L120 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and L120 is 78 and 75 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |