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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was brought out 12 months earlier than the L120 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1800 grades against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon L120

 S1800 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S1800

 L120 S1800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L120

 S1800 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the L120.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and L120 is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and L120.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Nikon L120
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 431 grams (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 style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $300