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Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 3 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L120 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony TF1

 L120 TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L120

 TF1 L120 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony TF1

 L120 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 vs the TF1.

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TF1 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and TF1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Sony TF1
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 240 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $266