Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S120

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S120 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and S120 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was launched 4 years prior to the S120 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS matches up against the S120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Canon PowerShot S120. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Canon S120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon S120 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS and the S120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S120 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and S120.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon S120 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.