Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Previous Model is Nikon L110
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P900
L120 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L120
P900 | L120 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P900
L120 | P900 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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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 |