Nikon L120 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L120 versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 11 months earlier than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L120 scores versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon L120 versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L120 vs the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and WX50 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind in sensor technology.