Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L120

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the L120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS vs the L120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and L120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.