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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 24 months after the L120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S8200 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S8200

 L120 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S8200 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the L120.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and L120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (670g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 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 resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 431 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 - 330 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $300