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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 3 years after the L120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9800 L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L120 Fujifilm S9800 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9800 L120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the L120.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and L120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $300