Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 13 months after the S6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L120 matches up versus the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 against the S6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and S6000 is 75 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and S6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger L120 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.