Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L19

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L120 and the Nikon Coolpix L19, 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 L120 was introduced in February 2011 and Nikon Coolpix L19 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Nikon Coolpix L19 Highlights

      • 8 MP 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 L120 and Nikon Coolpix L19.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L120

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Nikon Coolpix L19.

      Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L19
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.5-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 8 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 3264 x 2448
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/6.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 102 MB vs 20 MB

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L19

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L19 over Nikon Coolpix L120.

      Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L19
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Single Autofocus vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) vs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

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      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 L120 Nikon Coolpix L19
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
        Internal Storage102 MB20 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L19
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.5-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel8 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        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 L120 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix L19 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix L19 features a 8 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 18.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      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. Nikon Coolpix L19 can take pictures up to 3264 x 2448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3200 x 1800, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L120 has an 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 L120 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Nikon Coolpix L19 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L120 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L19 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L120, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L19. 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 L120 body has dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07") and Nikon Coolpix L19 body has dimensions of 61 x 97 x 29 mm (2.4 x 3.82 x 1.14"). Nikon Coolpix L120 weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L19 weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      110 mm

      77 mm

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      61 mm

      97 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L19

      Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L19 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 L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      40
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      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
      POOR
      45
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      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
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      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)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      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
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L19 and give them scores of 55 and 42 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 L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      39
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      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
      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   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 L120

      Nikon Coolpix L19

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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