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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled within a month of the L120 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3200 grades vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L120

 S3200 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S3200

 L120 S3200 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L120

 S3200 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3200 and the L120.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and L120.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (540 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Nikon L120
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (540g)
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 330 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $300