Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released May 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P310
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe L120 was manufactured 3 months before the P300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the L120 matches up against the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P300
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon L120
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P300
L120 | P300 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | May 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 compared to the P300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and P300 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and P300.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L120 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $500 |