Canon S120 vs Nikon L28
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Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Previous Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon S120 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and L28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The S120 was released 11 months after the L28 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S120 matches up versus the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon L28
S120 | L28 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon S120
L28 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon L28
S120 | L28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon S120 versus Nikon L28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 compared to the L28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and L28 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and L28.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L28 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

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Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 280 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $449 | $90 |