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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L120 matches up vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB30F

 L120 WB30F 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L120

 WB30F L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB30F

 L120 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 features outer 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L120 vs the WB30F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB30F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $180