Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L120

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 24 months after the L120 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the L120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L120 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L120.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.