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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (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 Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 24 months later than the L120 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S8300 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S8300

 L120 Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S8300 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the L120.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and L120.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Nikon L120
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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 670g (1.48 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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