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Canon N100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon N100 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was brought out 2 years later than the L120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the N100 scores vs the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon L120

 N100 L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon N100

 L120 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon L120

 N100 L120 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon N100 versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the L120.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and L120 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and L120.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L120 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Nikon L120 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (289g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Nikon L120 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Nikon L120
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (289g)
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 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 rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-12L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $300