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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L120 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 10 years before the P950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L120 scores versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon P950

 L120 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon L120

 P950 L120 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2011Newer by 108 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon P950

 L120 P950 
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers external 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) and the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the P950.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P950 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and P950.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P950 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Nikon P950 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
40
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431g (0.95 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 290 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $797