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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 5 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP90 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm XP90

 L120 Fujifilm XP90 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm XP90 L120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the L120.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and L120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Nikon L120
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Nikon L120
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
46
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Nikon L120
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-15 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 grams (0.45 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $300