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Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Comparison

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Nikon L120

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

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Sony W610

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Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon L120 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Sony W610 was launched in January 2012. There is only 11 months difference between L120 and W610 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both Nikon L120 and Sony W610 cameras have 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L120 and Sony W610 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

Sony W610 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-10
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-105 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 113g. 93 x 52 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L120 and Sony W610 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 299% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
330 shots vs 250 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 26mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 105mm 420 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
21× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 3.5m 2.5m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 over Nikon Coolpix L120
Weight
113 g vs 431 g 318 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
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
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
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Nikon L120 vs Sony W610: 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 Sony W610 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). Sony W610 has external dimensions of 93 x 52 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.75″) and weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Sony W610. Sony W610 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 59mm thinner than Nikon L120.

Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Sony W610 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Sony W610.

Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Sony W610 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Sony W610.
Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Sony W610 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony W610 is significantly lighter (318g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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L120
W610
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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L120
W610
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 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

Nikon L120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W610's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon L120 vs Sony W610: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon L120 and Sony W610 have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the L120 and W610 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L120 vs Sony W610 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Sony W610 Cameras


Nikon L120 and Sony W610 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 Sony W610 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Sony W610 features a 26-105 mm F2.8-5.9 4× zoom lens.

Nikon L120 has 1mm wider coverage than the Sony W610. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony W610 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 420mm longer reach than the Sony W610. At f5.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120
W610
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L120
W610
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L120
W610
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L120
W610
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Sony W610 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 and Sony W610 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

Sony W610 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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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
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

Sony W610 for Street Photography

POOR
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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Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon L120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony W610 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
Read the details
No Image Stabilization
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
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony W610 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
113g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony W610 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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26 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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Nikon L120 vs Sony W610: 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 Sony W610, 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 Sony W610 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
Sony W610
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #450 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1165 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon L120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony W610 in all criteria except one: Portability. Sony W610 is significantly smaller than Nikon L120. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony W610. Otherwise, Nikon L120 is the better camera overall.

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Sony W610 vs Nikon L120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
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 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 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×) 26-105 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.8 F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 4cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 431g 113g
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm 93 x 52 x 19mm
Battery Life 330 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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