Nikon L120 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L120 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The L120 was brought out 5 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L120 grades versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L120 vs Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L120 versus the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and SH-2 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and SH-2.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.