• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 18.00mm - 50.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W120 advantages over Nikon DL18-50

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 50 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 57 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    123g vs 365g
    Lighter weight

Nikon DL18-50 advantages over Sony DSC-W120

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.36 vs 1.88 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.8 vs 7.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    18 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-W120
Sony DSC-S780
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Sony DSC-S780

Nikon DL18-50
Sony DSC-S780
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Sony DSC-S780

Compared to Sony DSC-W130

Sony DSC-W120
Sony DSC-W130
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Sony DSC-W130

Nikon DL18-50
Sony DSC-W130
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Sony DSC-W130

Compared to Fujifilm J10

Sony DSC-W120
Fujifilm J10
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Fujifilm J10

Nikon DL18-50
Fujifilm J10
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Fujifilm J10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-W120
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Nikon DL18-50
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Nikon S520

Sony DSC-W120
Nikon S520
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Nikon S520

Nikon DL18-50
Nikon S520
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL18-50 vs Nikon S520

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