Canon N vs Nikon L120
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Canon N vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110
Canon N vs Nikon L120 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon N and Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe N was manufactured 24 months later than the L120 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the N scores vs the L120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon N vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon L120
N | L120 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon N
L120 | N | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon L120
N | L120 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N features outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the N and the L120.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.
Canon N vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N and L120.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern N provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon N vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 431 gr (0.95 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $300 |