Fujifilm's AA-powered budget compact — 12MP CCD, 3x 32-96mm zoom, 2.7-inch LCD and 720p video.
The FinePix AV120 was one of Fujifilm's entry-level AV-series compacts of the early 2010s, the AA-battery budget line that sat below the JX and JV ranges. It belongs to the AV100 family, which Fujifilm sold under several closely related numbers (AV100, AV105, AV110, AV120) in different markets, and it was widely sold in the UK in black, red and silver finishes.
It carries a 12-megapixel CCD sensor behind a Fujinon 3x optical zoom covering 32-96mm equivalent. The rear has a 2.7-inch LCD, and the camera records 1280x720 HD movie clips with sound. Sensitivity extends to ISO 3200 at full resolution, Scene Recognition Auto picks settings automatically, and power comes from two AA batteries with storage on SD/SDHC cards.
The AV120 is a simple full-auto snapshot camera. Its appeal today is convenience: AA power means no proprietary charger to lose, SD storage is still current, and the CCD sensor gives the colour character many buyers now seek in 2010s digicams. It suits first-time digicam buyers and anyone wanting a cheap carry-anywhere camera, but it has no stabilisation and a slow plastic-bodied feel.
Used examples are plentiful and cheap. Because it runs on AA cells, battery condition is rarely an issue, though alkalines drain quickly and NiMH rechargeables are the practical choice; check the contacts for corrosion from leaked cells. Confirm the zoom extends cleanly, the battery/card door latches securely, and the LCD is free of cracks, as the screen accounts for most of the back.