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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L120 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L120 was revealed 13 months after the SP-600 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the L120 scores versus the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L120 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L120

 SP-600 UZ L120 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L120 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 enjoys outer dimensions 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 SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and SP-600 UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
29
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
20
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-02-02
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $189