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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Comparison

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Nikon L120

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

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing L120 and Galaxy Camera 4G, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon L120 has a 14.0 MP and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has a 16.0 MP resolution. Nikon L120 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G was launched in August 2012. There is 19 months difference between L120 and Galaxy Camera 4G so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger Galaxy Camera 4G, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 431g. 110 x 77 x 78 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix L110 Compare

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-08-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 23-481 mm Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 305g. 129 x 71 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 481mm 44 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
21× vs 20.9× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over Nikon Coolpix L120
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 3" 1.8 inches larger display
Weight
305 g vs 431 g 126 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 25mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 4.8" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 0k dots High resolution screens
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 481mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
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
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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). Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G is 6mm shorter and 59mm thinner than Nikon L120 but it is also 19mm wider.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G is significantly lighter (126g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G's 4.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon L120's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: 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, Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor.

Below you can see the L120 and Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Cameras


Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G have 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features a 23-481 mm 20.9× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon L120. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 44mm longer reach than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120
Galaxy Camera 4G
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L120
Galaxy Camera 4G
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L120
Galaxy Camera 4G
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L120
Galaxy Camera 4G
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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: 16.0MP
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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Fast Lens at Wide: f
23 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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Wireless Connection
481 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f
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
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
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Nikon L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Daily Photography

GOOD
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
Body Thickness 19mm
20.9X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
305g
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Nikon L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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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Built-in GPS
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G scores compare:

Nikon L120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #216 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #321 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #960 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon L120 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Nikon L120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Brand Nikon Samsung
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-08-29
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 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×) 23-481 mm (20.9×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.8 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 4.8"
Resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 431g 305g
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm 129 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life 330 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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