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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
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  • Superseded the Nikon L110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 G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon L120, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L120 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 5 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 X II scores against the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon L120

 G9 X II L120 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2011More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon G9 X II

 L120 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L120

 G9 X II L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the L120.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and L120.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen is fixed
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
78
lighter than average in class (206g)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206 grams (0.45 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $530 $300