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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L120 versus Nikon L20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 2 years later than the L20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L120 scores versus the L20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L20

 L120 L20 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L120

 L20 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L20

 L120 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L120 against the L20.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and L20 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and L20.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L120 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer L120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography features
Nikon L20 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon L20
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
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 Overall 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 330 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $120