Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L100 and the Nikon Coolpix L120, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix L120 was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L120 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L120
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon L100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Nikon Coolpix L120.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L120
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.4 vs f/5.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) vs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)

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      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon G12
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon L120
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L120
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 420 mm vs 525 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 21x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.1
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 50 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Internal Storage 44 MB vs 102 MB

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      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon L19
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      1/2.5-inch

      8 MP

      Sony S2100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S1100pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony T90
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L120
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)
        Internal Storage44 MB102 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L120
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.0 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L100 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix L120 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L120 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120 come with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 330 shots on Nikon Coolpix L120.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L120 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L120. Nikon Coolpix L120 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Nikon Coolpix L120..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07") and Nikon Coolpix L120 body has dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07"). Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L120 weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L120 and give them scores of 49 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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