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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the L120 grades vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh G900

 L120 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon L120

 G900 L120 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2011Fresher by 85 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh G900

 L120 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L120 and the G900.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and G900 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and G900.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $752