Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L120 and Canon 1200D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1200D has external dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07″) and weighs 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and the Canon 1200D. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon L120 has a built-in lens but Canon 1200D doesn't. Once you put a lens on 1200D, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and Canon 1200D.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Canon 1200D.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon L120 is 49g lighter than the Canon 1200D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 1200D, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L120 and Canon 1200D's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.