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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 16 months earlier than the P310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L120 scores versus the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P310

 L120 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon L120

 P310 L120 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P310

 L120 P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L120 and the P310.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P310 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and P310.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P310 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Nikon P310
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging features
Nikon P310 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 Overall 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 230 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $700