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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 3 years after the L120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9900w L120 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 L120 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm S9900w L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the L120.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and L120.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (670g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography features
Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical 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 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 300 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $719 $300