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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 18 months earlier than the L120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm Z35 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm Z35

 L120 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm Z35 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the L120.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and L120.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Nikon L120
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Nikon L120
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 - 330 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $300