Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L120

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 24 months later than the L120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the L120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and L120 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and L120.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L120 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.