Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 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
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Nikon L110
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus VH-410
L120 | VH-410 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon L120
VH-410 | L120 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus VH-410
L120 | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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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 |