Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 18 months before the SP-820UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L120 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features exterior dimensions 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-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L120 versus the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and SP-820UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.