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Canon S200 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Nikon L120
(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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon S200 vs Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S200 was launched 3 years after the L120 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S200 scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon L120

 S200 L120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon S200

 L120 S200 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon L120

 S200 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the L120.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and L120.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L120 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-21 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $293 $300