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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released 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 S4500 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 11 months later than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S4500 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S4500

 L120 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S4500 L120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 has exterior 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 specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the L120.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and L120.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S4500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon L120
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $300