Nikon L120 vs Sony W690

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L120 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 12 months before the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L120 scores vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers exterior 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L120 against the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and W690 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and W690.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.