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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L120 was brought out 19 months after the S1000pj which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L120 grades vs the S1000pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon S1000pj

 L120 S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon L120

 S1000pj L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon S1000pj

 L120 S1000pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L120 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L120 versus the S1000pj.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and S1000pj is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L120 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent L120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon S1000pj
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $289