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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 18 months later than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X10 L120 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm X10

 L120 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm X10 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the L120.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and L120 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and L120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L120 will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (350g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Nikon L120 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (350g)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-11 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $300