Nikon L120 vs Sony H400
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Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014
Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L120 was manufactured 4 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L120 matches up against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony H400
L120 | H400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon L120
H400 | L120 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony H400
L120 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L120 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 and the H400.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and H400 is 75 and 62 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and H400.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L120 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431g (0.95 pounds) | 628g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $268 |