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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon L120, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 11 months after the L120 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP150 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP150

 L120 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP150 L120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the L120.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and L120.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP150 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Nikon L120
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" 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 300 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $260 $300