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Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L120 versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 14 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L120 scores vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony S2000

 L120 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon L120

 S2000 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony S2000

 L120 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 versus the S2000.

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and S2000 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and S2000.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Sony S2000
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon L120 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix L120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $225