Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III
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Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released October 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
- Successor is Sony A7R IV
Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L120 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L120 matches up against the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony A7R III
L120 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon L120
A7R III | L120 | |||
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Released | October 2017 | February 2011 | More recent by 81 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Sharper display (+519k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony A7R III
L120 | A7R III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 provides outer dimensions 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 Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L120 versus Sony A7R III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the A7R III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and A7R III is 75 and 63 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and A7R III.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L120 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L120 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2017-10-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lbs) | 657 grams (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 650 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $300 | $2,800 |