Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120
90 Imaging
38 Features
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75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L120
Fujifilm XF1 | L120 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XF1
L120 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L120
Fujifilm XF1 | L120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |