Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is WB600

Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L120 was unveiled 13 months later than the HZ30W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L120 grades against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung HZ30W
L120 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Nikon L120
HZ30W | L120 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung HZ30W
L120 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L120 versus the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and HZ30W is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher L120 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung HZ30W |
Alternative name | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431g (0.95 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $280 |