Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
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- 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
- Older Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon P520
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe L120 was introduced 4 years earlier than the P530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L120 matches up vs the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P530
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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon L120
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P530
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has proportions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L120 compared to the P530.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P530 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and P530.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P530 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $280 |