Canon G11 vs Nikon L120
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(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
- Replaced the Nikon L110
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G11 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G11 was unveiled 14 months before the L120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G11 grades against the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon L120
| G11 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon G11
| L120 | G11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon L120
| G11 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G11 against the L120.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and L120 is 83 and 75 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and L120.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L120 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2011-02-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 431g (0.95 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Battery format | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $600 | $300 |