Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

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").

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

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).

Check the Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.