Nikon L120 vs Samsung HZ30W

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.