Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon L120 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 11 months earlier than the L810 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L120 matches up versus the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 features outer 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) while the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L120 versus the L810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and L810 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and L810.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L810 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.