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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 8 years before the P1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L120 grades versus the P1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P1000

 L120 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon L120

 P1000 L120 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2011Newer by 90 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P1000

 L120 P1000 
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L120 and the P1000.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P1000 is 75 and 49 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and P1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Nikon P1000
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
heavier than others (1,415 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
58
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,415g)
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2018-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $1,000