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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon P7700
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P7700

 L120 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon L120

 P7700 L120 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2011More modern by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P7700

 L120 P7700 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

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

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography info
Nikon P7700 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7700 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
great battery (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging info
Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
75
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (392g)
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P7700
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P7700
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