Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L120 was introduced 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L120 scores versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus 7000
L120 | 7000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L120
7000 | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus 7000
L120 | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the 7000.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and 7000 is 75 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and 7000.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger L120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 431 gr (0.95 pounds) | 172 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $280 |