Nikon Coolpix
L120
 vs
Olympus
SP-610 UZ

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Nikon Coolpix L120

66
"The camera is also equipped with two image stabilization functions. By incorporating both an image sensor shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism and electronic VR, the L120 is able to minimize the effects of camera shake than can otherwise lead to image degrading blur, which makes shooting at the maximum telephoto zoom position and under lower light conditions more manageable."
digitalreview.ca | talking about the L120's image-stabilization
"The Nikon L120 incorporates a 14 megapixel sensor with Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing technology – delivering fast response times and natural colour reproduction."
digitalreview.ca | talking about the L120's auto-focus

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L120

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Olympus SP-610 UZ

55
Runner-up

Olympus SP-610 UZ

Reasons to buy the Olympus SP-610 UZ

Size
 Really small
Standard size 107x72x73 mm

differences

Advantages of the Nikon L120
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 4x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 More than 10% better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.1 vs f/3.3
Help
 At its widest zoom, the L120's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $179.99 vs $201.50
Help
 The best price we've seen is $22 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 8s vs 4s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Nikon Coolpix L120 Learn more about
the Nikon L120

Advantages of the Olympus SP-610 UZ
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The SP-610 UZ's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Smaller 107x72x73 mm vs 110x77x78 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Zoom Slightly more zoom 22x vs 21x
Help
 Around 10% more zoom
Thickness Slightly thinner 2.9" vs 3.1"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Olympus SP-610 UZ Learn more about
the Olympus SP-610 UZ
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L120
66 vs 55
Explain scores
Olympus SP-610 UZ Olympus SP-610 UZ
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix L120.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!
I am considering either the Nikon L120 or the Olympus SP-610 UZ,
For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

Are you a camera expert? Share your knowledge!
0
votes
by Lauri-Willingham last month
Fujifilm S3200 vs Nikon L120

I am basically a beginner. I have had several cameras and I just want nicer pictures. Which camera...
0
votes
by dennis-nicholson last month
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon L120

Tell us more! you a beginner or expert? What types of photos do you like to take? What features...
0
votes
by Bishnu-Charan-Maharana last month
Fujifilm S3300 vs Nikon L120

I need a camera that is not expensive ,but can produce professional quality photography.
0
votes
by Cristiane-Figueiredo last week
Fujifilm S4000 vs Nikon L120

I want to take fashion photos and I need to know which of those is better, because here in Brazi...

One person recommends the Fujifilm S4000:

" Both of these will be suitable as first camera.  If your fashion photos are always shot outside ..."
0
votes
by Emily-Louise-Williams 4 days ago
Fujifilm S4000 vs Nikon L120

I am a beginner photographer, apart from an average digital camera I have never had a slightly m...

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
L120:21x
SP-610 UZ:22x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Thickness Quite thick Help
L120:3.1"
SP-610 UZ:2.9"
Weight Heavy Help
L120:406 g
SP-610 UZ:405 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
L120:0.7 fps
SP-610 UZ:1.1 fps
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Size Large Help
L120:110x77x78 mm
SP-610 UZ:107x72x73 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
L120:720p
SP-610 UZ:720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
L120:110x77x78 mm
SP-610 UZ:107x72x73 mm
Weight Light weight Help
L120:406 g
SP-610 UZ:405 g
Thickness Thin Help
L120:3.1"
SP-610 UZ:2.9"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
L120:$179.99
SP-610 UZ:$201.50
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
L120:8s
SP-610 UZ:4s
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Zoom Poor zoom Help
L120:21x
SP-610 UZ:22x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the SP-610 UZ
Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Fujifilm FinePix S3300

Super zoom

$272
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix S3300 vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the FinePix S3300 vs the SP-610 UZ
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the SP-610 UZ
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Travel zoom

$136 - $179
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom Has significantly less zoom
Compare the PowerShot SX150 IS vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the PowerShot SX150 IS vs the SP-610 UZ
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$215
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the SP-610 UZ
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$150 - $159
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the FinePix S2950 vs the SP-610 UZ
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Travel zoom

$130 - $245
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Coolpix L120
Compare the PowerShot SX130 IS vs the SP-610 UZ

Nikon Coolpix L120 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix L120.

Olympus SP-610 UZ Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus SP-620 UZ

Olympus 620 UZ

Travel zoom

$241 - $257
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 620 UZ vs the SP-610 UZ
Olympus SP-600 UZ

Olympus SP-600 UZ

Super zoom

$305
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the SP-600 UZ vs the SP-610 UZ

appearance

Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-610 UZ
Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-610 UZ
Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SP-610 UZ

discussion

Showing 0 comments