Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Old Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L120 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L120 was announced 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L120 grades versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus TG-6
L120 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon L120
TG-6 | L120 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | February 2011 | Newer by 100 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-6
L120 | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L120 versus Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L120 against the TG-6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TG-6 is 75 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and TG-6.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2019-05-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431g (0.95 lbs) | 253g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $449 |