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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 11 months later than the L120 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S4200 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L120 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S4200 L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the L120.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and L120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (543g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (543g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 543 grams (1.20 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 330 images
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 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 Single Single
Retail cost $200 $300