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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The B600 was revealed 8 years after the L120 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the B600 matches up against the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L120

 B600 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2011Newer by 97 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon B600

 L120 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L120

 B600 L120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the B600 compared to the L120.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and L120.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern B600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Nikon L120 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (500g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Nikon L120
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (280 CIPA)
heavier than competition (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (500g)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L120
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $297 $300