Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Released May 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P7100

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L120 and Nikon P7700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the L120 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The L120 was launched 3 years prior to the P7700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L120 matches up versus the P7700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P7700
L120 | P7700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon L120
P7700 | L120 | |||
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Released | May 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P7700
L120 | P7700 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L120 and Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L120 against the P7700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and P7700 is 75 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and P7700.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L120 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L120 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2013-05-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
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) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431g (0.95 pounds) | 392g (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 191 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $499 |