Nikon Coolpix L120 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V with Nikon Coolpix L120.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony HX200V was released in 2012, and Nikon L120 in 2011.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix L120 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is greater than that of Coolpix L120. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony HX200V, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has electronic viewfinder, and the Coolpix L120 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Coolpix L120 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Nikon
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Coolpix L120 |
| Announced |
May, 2012 |
February, 2011 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.40 |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
18 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
4320 x 3240 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
450 shots |
330 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
AA |
| Battery Model |
NP-FH50 |
4 x AA |
| Physical |
| Weight |
583 g |
431 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
122 x 87 x 93 mm |
110 x 77 x 78 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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