Canon A1200 vs Nikon L120

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A1200 vs Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out at a similar time to the L120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1200 scores versus the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 vs the L120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and L120.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.