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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 11 months later than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm SL240 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm SL240

 L120 Fujifilm SL240 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm SL240 L120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the L120.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and L120.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
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decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Nikon L120
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Nikon L120 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 510 gr (1.12 lb) 431 gr (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-85 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $300