Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V
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Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L120 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the L120 scores vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony HX90V
L120 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon L120
HX90V | L120 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | February 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony HX90V
L120 | HX90V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 compared to the HX90V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and HX90V is 75 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and HX90V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 gr (0.95 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $440 |