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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 24 months after the L120 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm T550 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm T550

 L120 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm T550 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the L120.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and L120.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon L120
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
48
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 330 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $300