Canon A1300 vs Nikon L20

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1300 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 3 years after the L20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 scores versus the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1300 and Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 against the L20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and L20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A1300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.