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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 3 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L120 matches up versus the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB2200F

 L120 WB2200F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon L120

 WB2200F L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB2200F

 L120 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L120 and the WB2200F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and WB2200F is 75 and 59 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and WB2200F.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 708g (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $599