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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L120 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 5 years prior to the P900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L120 scores against the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P900

 L120 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L120

 P900 L120 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2011More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P900

 L120 P900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Nikon L120 and Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 versus the P900.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and P900 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and P900.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P900 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery life (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
54
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (899g)
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 899 gr (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $600