Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L120
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- Superseded the Nikon L110
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD980 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the L120 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon L120
| SD980 IS | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SD980 IS
| L120 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L120
| SD980 IS | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the L120.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and L120.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2011-02-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 431g (0.95 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | - | $300 |