Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 11 months later than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L120
Fujifilm XP50 | L120 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP50
L120 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L120
Fujifilm XP50 | L120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the L120.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and L120.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 431 grams (0.95 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 | 220 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NP-45A | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $300 |