• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 414.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 525.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S2000HD advantages over Nikon L120

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon L120 advantages over Fujifilm S2000HD

  • More telephoto lens reach
    525 mm vs 414 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 520 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.23 vs 0.68 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    19 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • 21x wide optical zoom; Fast shutter response; Sensor-shift Vibration Reduction; HD video with stereo audio; Smile timer; Very good battery life.

  • Poor autofocus at telephoto; Strong chromatic aberration; Soft video; Sport Continuous mode drops resolution to 3 megapixels; Detail is lost rapidly as ISO rises.

The Competition

Compared to Nikon L100

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
Nikon L120
Nikon L100
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Olympus SP-600UZ

Fujifilm S2000HD
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Nikon L120
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter

Compared to Fujifilm S1800

Fujifilm S2000HD
Fujifilm S1800
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon L120
Fujifilm S1800
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon L110

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L110
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Fast startup
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
Nikon L120
Nikon L110
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S2000HD
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon L120
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
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