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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 11 months earlier than the S6300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L120 matches up vs the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon S6300

 L120 S6300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L120

 S6300 L120 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon S6300

 L120 S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has got 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) and the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 vs the S6300.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S6300 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and S6300.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Nikon S6300 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.95 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images 230 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $200