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Fujifilm SL1000 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 SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 24 months after the L120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm SL1000 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 L120 Fujifilm SL1000 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm SL1000 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the L120.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and L120.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Nikon L120
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography info
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Nikon L120 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (659g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 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 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $300