Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L120

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and L120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 24 months after the L120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the L120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L120 is 54 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L120.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.