Nikon D3200
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon L120
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3200

Best price $379
  • 64% more battery life 540 shots vs 330 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.2 MP vs 14.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 357 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs February 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Interchangeable lenses L120 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector L120 does not
  • Has an External Mic jack L120 does not
  • Has RAW image capture L120 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Nikon D3200

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L120

Best price
$394
  • Smaller body size 42 in³ vs 59 in³
  • Has panorama image capture D3200 does not have panorama
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L120

What the Nikon D3200 and Nikon L120 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 16 oz vs 15.3 oz
  • Similar street prices $379 vs $394
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon L120

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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