Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L810

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon L810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and L810 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and L810 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the L810 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores against the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon L810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the L810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and L810 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and L810.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon L810 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.