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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced about the same time to the L120 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 L120 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the L120.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L120
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Nikon L120 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $430 $300