Nikon L120 vs Olympus 550WP

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.