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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was announced 4 years after the VG-120 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L32 grades against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Olympus VG-120

 L32 VG-120 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon L32

 VG-120 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Olympus VG-120

 L32 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L32 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L32 vs the VG-120.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and VG-120.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger L32 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (164g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (320 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
48
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (320 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
66
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix L32Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 160 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $190