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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched at a similar time to the L120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S4000 matches up vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon L120

 S4000 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm S4000

 L120 S4000 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L120

 S4000 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4000 versus the L120.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and L120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Nikon L120
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix L120
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $300