Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon L120
Fujifilm S8200 | L120 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S8200
L120 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon L120
Fujifilm S8200 | L120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |