Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L120

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and L120 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and L120 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 17 months before the L120 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions 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 SX120 IS versus Nikon L120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the L120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and L120 is 87 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and L120.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L120 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.