Nikon L120 vs Nikon L610

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.