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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and L120 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and L120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was launched 8 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X-A7 L120 
LaunchedSeptember 2019February 2011Fresher by 105 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k921kCrisper screen (+1839k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 L120 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X-A7 L120 

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the L120.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and L120 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and L120.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
88
better than average battery power (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-09-11 2011-02-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 440 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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