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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 6 months after the L120 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 L120 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L120 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the L120.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Nikon L120 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 431g (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 Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - 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 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $300