Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
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Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L120 was manufactured 8 months after the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L120 scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung HZ25W
| L120 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L120
| HZ25W | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung HZ25W
| L120 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 has external 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 HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L120 compared to the HZ25W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and HZ25W is 75 and 70 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L120 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger L120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 431 grams (0.95 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $350 |