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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 11 months after the L120 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 L120 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L120 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing 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 HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the L120.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L120 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L120.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (687g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $430 $300