Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L120

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the L120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the L120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and L120 is 80 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and L120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L120 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.