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Nikon L120 vs Sony H70

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 2 months later than the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L120 grades vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony H70

 L120 H70 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon L120

 H70 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony H70

 L120 H70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 against the H70.

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and H70 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and H70.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Sony H70
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Sony H70
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L120 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix L120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $199