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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Nikon P300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P300

 L120 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon L120

 P300 L120 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P300

 L120 P300 
ReleasedFebruary 2011May 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and P300 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography details
Nikon P300 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Nikon P300
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P300
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P300
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