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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 7 months after the L120 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP30 L120 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP30

 L120 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP30 L120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the L120.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and L120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Nikon L120 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $300