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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2200 and Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced within a month of the L120 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2200 grades against the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon L120

 A2200 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A2200

 L120 A2200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon L120

 A2200 L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon A2200 and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 compared to the L120.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and L120.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Nikon L120
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others (135 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $139 $300