Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L120 was launched 14 months later than the FE-4030 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L120 scores vs the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus FE-4030
L120 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon L120
FE-4030 | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-4030
L120 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 features outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 and the FE-4030.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and FE-4030 is 75 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and FE-4030.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger L120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $130 |