Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L120 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has outside dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the L120 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.