FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon L110

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L120
S3200 | L120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S3200
L120 | S3200 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L120
S3200 | L120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |