Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120
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![Nikon Coolpix L100 front Nikon Coolpix L100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L100/Nikon-L100-front.jpg)
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37 Features
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon L110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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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L120
L100 | L120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L100
L120 | L100 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L120
L100 | L120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L120-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |