Nikon L120 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L120 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 8 months after the H55 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L120 grades versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and H55 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and H55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer L120 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.