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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 2 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9400W L120 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 L120 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9400W L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the L120.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and L120.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Nikon L120
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Nikon L120 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery life (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
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 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 500 images 330 images
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $300