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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L120 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 11 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L120 scores versus the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L120 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon L120

 SP-620 UZ L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L120 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and SP-620 UZ is 75 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
40
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $199