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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 13 months later than the SP-800 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L120 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L120 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L120

 SP-800 UZ L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L120 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with exterior measurements 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-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and SP-800 UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent L120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 12 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical 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 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $270