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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP50 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L120 Fujifilm XP50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP50 L120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Nikon L120 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Nikon L120 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L120
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