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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 11 months later than the L120 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm JX550 L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm JX550

 L120 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm JX550 L120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the L120.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and L120.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300