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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 10 months later than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X-S1 L120 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2011Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 L120 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X-S1 L120 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the L120.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L120 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L120.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L120 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
Nikon L120 Street photography factors
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (920 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
43
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (920 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (920 grams)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm X-S1Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $300