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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 24 months earlier than the L120 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L100 matches up versus the L120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L120

 L100 L120 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L100

 L120 L100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L120

 L100 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 versus the L120.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and L120 is 79 and 75 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and L120.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L120
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 431 grams (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $300