Nikon L120 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon L120 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L120 scores versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Nikon L120 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L120 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and HX50V is 75 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and HX50V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.