Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L120
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| L120 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L120
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L120 is 59 and 75 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L120 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon 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 |