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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 3 years prior to the L830 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L120 grades vs the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L830

 L120 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon L120

 L830 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L830

 L120 L830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 against the L830.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and L830 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and L830.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L830 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Nikon L830
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
great battery (390 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Nikon L830
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon L830
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photographs
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $300