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Canon S120 vs Nikon L28

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
Nikon L28
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon L28

 S120 L28 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon S120

 L28 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon L28

 S120 L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

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

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Nikon L28 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon S120 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot S120Nikon Coolpix L28
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