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Canon A810 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A810 versus Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 13 months later than the L120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A810 grades against the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L120

 A810 L120 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A810

 L120 A810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L120

 A810 L120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A810 versus the L120.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and L120.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A810 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A810 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Nikon L120
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 220 images 330 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $99 $300