Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L120

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 3 years later than the L120 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the L120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and L120 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and L120.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.