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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
Olympus TG-6
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus TG-6

 L120 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon L120

 TG-6 L120 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2011Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-6

 L120 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus Tough TG-6
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