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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L120 matches up versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB35F

 L120 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L120

 WB35F L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB35F

 L120 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 against the WB35F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB35F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and WB35F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $130