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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the L120 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3300 IS grades versus the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L120

 A3300 IS L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A3300 IS

 L120 A3300 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L120

 A3300 IS L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS vs the L120.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and L120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 95 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 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 230 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300