Nikon L120 vs Sony W610

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L120 vs Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 11 months prior to the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L120 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 versus the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and W610 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and W610.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.