Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Launched February 2011
- Older Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L120 was introduced 2 years after the 550WP which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L120 grades against the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus 550WP
L120 | 550WP | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon L120
550WP | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus 550WP
L120 | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 vs the 550WP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and 550WP is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and 550WP.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger L120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also called | - | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431g (0.95 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $399 |