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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 2 years after the L120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the L120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S1 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S1

 L120 Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S1 L120 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the L120.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and L120 is 60 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and L120.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
55
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
62
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
56
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 431 grams (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $300