Canon A495 vs Nikon L120
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Canon A495 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2010
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- 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary Canon A495 vs Nikon L120 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A495 and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A495 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the L120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A495 matches up versus the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon L120
| A495 | L120 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A495
| L120 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon L120
| A495 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).
Take a look at the Canon A495 and Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A495 versus the L120.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and L120.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L120 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A495 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 431 grams (0.95 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $109 | $300 |