Nikon L120
Superzoom Camera
 vs Canon SX510 HS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L120

Best price $394
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Has panorama image capture SX510 HS does not have panorama
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L120

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

Best price
$279
  • Weighs a little bit less than the L120 12.3 oz vs 15.3 oz
  • Smaller body size 35 in³ vs 42 in³
  • Cheaper street price $279 vs $394
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs February 2011
  • Longer optical zoom 30.0× vs 21.0×
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 11 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities L120 does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

What the Nikon L120 and Canon SX510 HS have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon L120 and the Canon SX510 HS

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No flip out viewscreen
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