Nikon L120 vs Nikon S570

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L120 and Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S570 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 19 months after the S570 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L120 matches up vs the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 features outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L120 vs the S570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S570 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and S570.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer L120 should have a benefit in sensor technology.