Nikon L120 vs Nikon S4300

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S4300 is 75 and 95 respectively.

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.