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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L120 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 L120 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L120

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 L120 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L120 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 75 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon L120 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
43
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
48
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
60
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
 great battery pack (400 shots)
 lighter than competitors (283 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
27
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
37
 rather wide (23mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
 lighter than competitors (283 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $400