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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 20 months later than the L120 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XF1 L120 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2011More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XF1

 L120 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XF1 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the L120.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and L120 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and L120.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L120 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (255g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Nikon L120 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 255g (0.56 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $300