Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Released February 2011
- Superseded the Nikon L110

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the L120 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L120
SX700 HS | L120 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SX700 HS
L120 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L120
SX700 HS | L120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the L120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and L120 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and L120.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 431g (0.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $300 |