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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T400 versus Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 11 months after the L120 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 scores versus the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm T400 L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm T400

 L120 Fujifilm T400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm T400 L120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T400 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the L120.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and L120.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography details
Nikon L120 Travel photography details
64
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Nikon L120
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 159 grams (0.35 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 180 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45A 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $300