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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon L120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 2 years after the L120 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP70 L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP70

 L120 Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP70 L120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the L120.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and L120.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Nikon L120
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon L120
65
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $300