Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L120

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 11 months after the L120 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the L120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and L120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.