Nikon L120 vs Sony WX30
Portability
75 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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75 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Nikon L110
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L120 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L120 was introduced 5 months before the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L120 scores vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Sony WX30
| L120 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon L120
| WX30 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Sony WX30
| L120 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has physical dimensions 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 versus the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and WX30.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $259 |