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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L120 versus Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 18 months before the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L120 scores vs the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus VH-410

 L120 VH-410 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon L120

 VH-410 L120 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2011Fresher by 18 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus VH-410

 L120 VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L120 compared to the VH-410.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and VH-410 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and VH-410.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
27
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $186