Nikon L120 vs Sony A7 III

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L120 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The L120 was announced 8 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L120 grades against the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L120 versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 compared to the A7 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and A7 III is 75 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and A7 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L120 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.