Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon L110
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L120 was announced 23 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the L120 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| L120 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L120
| TG-830 iHS | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| L120 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 and the TG-830 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TG-830 iHS is 75 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and TG-830 iHS.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon L120 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Nikon L120 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 431g (0.95 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 300 images |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $0 |
