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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was revealed 6 months prior to the L120 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4000 IS grades against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L120

 SD4000 IS L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 L120 SD4000 IS 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L120

 SD4000 IS L120 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the L120.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and L120.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon L120
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-02 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $300