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Nikon Coolpix L120

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User ratings:
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45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
13
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3.4 out of 5
8 user ratings
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3 stars
37 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • The build of the camera is great
  • It works really well especially in well-lit conditions
  • All the modes work fairly well and the results obtained are pretty good

Cons

  • Does the Nikon L120 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon L120 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.1
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix L120 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix L120

Pros

  • The build of the camera is great
  • It works really well especially in well-lit conditions
  • All the modes work fairly well and the results obtained are pretty good
  • is very compact and comfortable to hold
  • the complete design and build feels really good
  • slimmer and compact
  • The outdoor shots are excellent
  • very bright
  • great picture quality
  • lightweight makes it easier to keep the camera steady

Cons

  • Does the Nikon L120 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon L120 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • very heavy on
  • the device only comes with an AV cable
  • The faces are blurred most of time
  • the indoor shots are disappointing
  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • really shaky conditions the image might still end up blurred

Nikon Coolpix L120 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix L120 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4224x2376
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom21.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv25 - 525
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
External flashno
Continuous drive0.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight15.2 oz
Width4.33 in
Height3.09 in
Depth3.01 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)890
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported4
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedyes
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum800
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage102.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.4
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Nikon Coolpix L120 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 28.10.2011
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Published: 09.05.2012
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3.3

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Published: 04.04.2011
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3.0

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4.0

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Published: 23.03.2011
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4.0

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4.0

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