Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon L120

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon L120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and L120 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 2 years after the L120 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon L120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the L120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and L120 is 87 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and L120.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.