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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and L19 (8MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L120 was announced 2 years after the L19 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L120 matches up versus the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L19

 L120 L19 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon L120

 L19 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L19

 L120 L19 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 against the L19.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and L19 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and L19.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L120 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L120 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent L120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Nikon L19 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Nikon L19 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography info
Nikon L19 Travel photography info
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon L19
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 431 grams (0.95 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $0