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Canon 350D vs Nikon L120

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Superseded the Canon 300D
  • Successor is Canon 400D
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 350D vs Nikon L120, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and L120 (14MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and L120 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 350D was brought out 6 years prior to the L120 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 350D matches up versus the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon L120

 350D L120 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon 350D

 L120 350D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011April 2005More modern by 71 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon L120

 350D L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 350D has outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 350D versus the L120.

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and L120 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and L120.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 350D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L120 will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
47
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 350D
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Nikon L120
9
no video recording
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon 350D vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon L120
 Canon EOS 350DNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 350D Nikon Coolpix L120
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-04-06 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2304 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 637 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $300