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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 5 months prior to the S9100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L120 matches up vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 L120 S9100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon L120

          

          

            
 S9100 L120 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 L120 S9100 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the S9100.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and S9100 is 75 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and S9100.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L120 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

            Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
32
 you can focus manually
 features face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Nikon S9100
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
43
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
36
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
60
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
39
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
27
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $329