Nikon L120 vs Nikon P520

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L120 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 24 months earlier than the P520 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L120 grades against the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers outside 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) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 and the P520.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and P520 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and P520.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.