Reasons to choose Coolpix L120
Released in 2011, Coolpix L120 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 431 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L120
vs Nikon Coolpix S5200
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L12028 mm²
Coolpix S5200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L120 and Coolpix S5200 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L120MetricCoolpix S5200
14.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.02 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
49.54 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
431 gWeight146 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 x AA batteriesBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L120 and Coolpix S5200 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5200 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S5200 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S5200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S5200
Released in 2013, Coolpix S5200 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 146 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.