Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon L120

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the L120 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX30 IS scores against the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the L120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and L120 is 64 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and L120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.