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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 6 months after the L120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L120

 SD4500 IS L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 L120 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L120

 SD4500 IS L120 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the L120.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and L120.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L120 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Nikon L120
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $300