Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L120

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the L120 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS grades against the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS versus the L120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and L120 is 63 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and L120.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.