Nikon L120 vs Nikon S9300

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L120 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 17 months earlier than the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L120 matches up against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 enjoys outside 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 S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L120 vs the S9300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S9300 is 75 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and S9300.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind in sensor tech.