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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Nikon L120
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L120

 SX700 HS L120 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SX700 HS

 L120 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L120

 SX700 HS L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L120
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix L120
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