Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500 Comparison

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Nikon L120

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon L120 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Fujifilm JX500 was launched in January 2012. There is only 11 months difference between L120 and JX500 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 cameras have 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L120 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

431g. 110 x 77 x 78 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix L110 Compare

Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-05

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)

26-130 mm F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

113g. 100 x 56 x 24 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Fujifilm FinePix JX500

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1400s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 26mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	525mm vs 130mm	395 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	21× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.80 vs 6.30	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	6.0m vs 4.5m	1.5m longer range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX500 over Nikon Coolpix L120

Weight	113 g vs 431 g	318 g lighter

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 1.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	5.80 vs 6.30	Slow lenses at tele

Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm JX500 has external dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500. Fujifilm JX500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 54mm thinner than Nikon L120.

Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500.

Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm JX500 is significantly lighter (318g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Fujifilm FinePix JX500 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm JX500's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the L120 and JX500 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 Cameras

Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm JX500 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-6.3 5× zoom lens.

Nikon L120 has 1mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm JX500. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 395mm longer reach than the Fujifilm JX500. At f5.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L120

JX500

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm JX500 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm JX500 for Street Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Small Body
Live-view
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon L120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm JX500 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
525 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
Read the details

Nikon L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm JX500 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
431g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Compact Body
113g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm JX500 for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L120 vs Fujifilm JX500: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L120 and Fujifilm JX500 scores compare:

Nikon L120

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #216 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm JX500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #447 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1159 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon L120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm JX500 in all criteria except one: Portability. Fujifilm JX500 is significantly smaller than Nikon L120. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm JX500. Otherwise, Nikon L120 is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L120 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L120	Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-02-09	2012-01-05
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	3200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-525 mm (21×)	26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.8	F3.5-6.3
Macro Focus Range	1cm	10cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	921k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.00 m	4.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	431g	113g
Dimensions	110 x 77 x 78mm	100 x 56 x 24mm
Battery Life	330 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction