Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300
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![Nikon Coolpix L120 front Nikon Coolpix L120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L120/Nikon-L120-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S4300 front Nikon Coolpix S4300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300/Nikon-S4300-front.jpg)
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39 Features
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 and Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The L120 was announced 11 months earlier than the S4300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L120 matches up vs the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon S4300
L120 | S4300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon L120
S4300 | L120 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon S4300
L120 | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L120 and Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L120 against the S4300.
![Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L120-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S4300 is 75 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L120-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and S4300.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L120-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L120-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lb) | 139 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $119 |