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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX610 HS scores against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon L120

 SX610 HS L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SX610 HS

 L120 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L120

 SX610 HS L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the L120.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and L120.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L120
68
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $214 $300