Nikon L120 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon L120 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 12 months prior to the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L120 matches up against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 comes with external 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 against the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and HX30V is 75 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and HX30V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L120 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.