Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL202

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L120 and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L120 grades vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 versus the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and SL202 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and SL202.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent L120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.