Nikon L120 vs Nikon P610

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L120 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 5 years before the P610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L120 grades against the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 versus the P610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P610 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and P610.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.