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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 2 years after the L31 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XP120 L31 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2015Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm XP120

 L31 Fujifilm XP120 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XP120 L31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the L31.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and L31 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and L31.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Nikon L31
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Nikon L31
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
65
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $0