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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Nikon Coolpix L810 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L120 ×
Nikon Coolpix L810 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L810
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer url-https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberL120L810
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110111
Width (mm)7883
Height (mm)7776
Weight (g)454430
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)0.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, stereo)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VRZoom-Nikkor ED VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 525.0023.00 - 585.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.004.00 - 104.00
Zoom ratio (x)2126
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.320.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face DetectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 to 800), Sport continuous mode (40 to 3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * reduced resolutionAuto (80 to 1600), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 4-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White, Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape19 scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W] 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 1.5 to 3.0m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10250
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • hmdi output
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.18-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)520450
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features5-way VR Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Easy AutoOptical VR Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound, 3D Stills, 19 Scene Modes, Smart Portrait System



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