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Canon T6i vs Nikon L120

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(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
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon L120

 T6i L120 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon T6i

 L120 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon L120

 T6i L120 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 size comparison

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

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
70
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
66
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6i
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon T6i vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon L120
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon Coolpix L120
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