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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 7 months before the L120 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD scores versus the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L120

 S2500HD L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 L120 S2500HD 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L120

 S2500HD L120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got exterior 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 specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD against the L120.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and L120 is 78 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and L120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs
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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $300