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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 6D MII versus Nikon L120, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and L120 (14MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and L120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was manufactured 6 years after the L120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6D MII scores against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon L120

 6D MII L120 
AnnouncedJune 2017February 2011Newer by 78 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon 6D MII

 L120 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon L120

 6D MII L120 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII provides exterior dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D MII versus Nikon L120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D MII vs the L120.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and L120 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and L120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will render extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer 6D MII is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
87
has image stabilization
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Nikon L120
78
good battery (1,200 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D MII
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 shots)
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon L120
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-06-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 40000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 pounds) 431g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,799 $300