Nikon L120 vs Nikon L820

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L120 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 24 months before the L820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L120 scores versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 offers 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 L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L120 and Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the L820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and L820 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and L820.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L820 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.