Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110 Comparison

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Nikon L120

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Nikon L120 with the camera that it replaced, the Nikon L110, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the L120 is a worthy upgrade to the L110. Nikon L120 was introduced to the market in February 2011 and Nikon L110 was launched in February 2010 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 12 months between the two cameras make.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L120 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

431g. 110 x 77 x 78 mm

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Nikon L110 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-03

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)

28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

13.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

406g. 109 x 74 x 78 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix L100 Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Nikon Coolpix L110

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	525mm vs 420mm	105 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	21× vs 15×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L110 over Nikon Coolpix L120

Continuous Shooting	13.0fps vs 1.0fps	12 fps faster
Weight	406 g vs 431 g	25 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	5.40 vs 5.80	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L110

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Tele	525mm vs 420mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L110

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) (including batteries). Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109 x 74 x 78 mm (4.29 x 2.91 x 3.07″) and weighs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and the Nikon L110. Nikon L110 is 1mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Nikon L120 but they have the same thickness of 78mm.

Comparison image of the Nikon L120 and the Nikon L110 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and Nikon L110.

Comparison image of the Nikon L120 and the Nikon L110 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L110 is 25g lighter than the Nikon L120 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Nikon Coolpix L110 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L120 and Nikon L110's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L120 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Nikon L110 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Below you can see the L120 and L110 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 Cameras

Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Nikon L110 features a 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 15× zoom lens.

Nikon L120 has 3mm wider coverage than the Nikon L110. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 105mm longer reach than the Nikon L110. However, with a max aperture of f5.40, Nikon L110 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L120

L110

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon L110 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon L120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
525 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 13.0fps
420 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Nikon L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L110 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
431g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
406g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Nikon L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L110: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L120 and Nikon L110, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L120 and Nikon L110 scores compare:

Nikon L120

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #218 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #836 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Nikon L110

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #294 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #954 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Nikon L120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L110 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Nikon L120.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon L120 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L120	Nikon Coolpix L110
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Announced	2011-02-09	2010-02-03
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-525 mm (21×)	28-420 mm (15×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.8	F3.5-5.4
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	921k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.00 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	13.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	431g	406g
Dimensions	110 x 77 x 78mm	109 x 74 x 78mm
Battery Life	330 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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