Canon T6i vs Nikon L120
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Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Older Model is Canon 700D
- Updated by Canon T7i
(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
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon L110

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon T6i and Nikon L120, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and L120 (14MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and L120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The T6i was released 4 years later than the L120 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the T6i matches up vs the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon L120
T6i | L120 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon T6i
L120 | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon L120
T6i | L120 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon T6i and Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T6i compared to the L120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and L120 is 66 and 75 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and L120.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T6i because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon T6i will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer T6i provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Also called | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lb) | 431g (0.95 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $749 | $300 |