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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon L120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 12 months prior to the L120 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XP10 grades versus the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon L120

 XP10 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the FujiFilm XP10

 L120 XP10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L120

 XP10 L120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the XP10 vs the L120.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and L120.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older XP10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
Nikon L120 Street photography info
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
30
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging information
Nikon L120 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L120
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 330 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $175 $300