Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2012
Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L120 was revealed 18 months earlier than the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L120 grades vs the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L610
L120 | L610 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon L120
L610 | L120 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L610
L120 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L120 against the L610.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and L610 is 75 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and L610.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 120 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $150 |