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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 24 months before the L120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L120

 A2100 IS L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A2100 IS

 L120 A2100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L120

 A2100 IS L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS features exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the L120.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and L120.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L120 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 431g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $300