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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L810

 L120 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L120

 L810 L120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L810

 L120 L810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Nikon L810 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $280