Canon N vs Canon S120

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon N vs Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is fairly close but the N (1/2.3") and S120 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The N was launched 10 months prior to the S120 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the N grades versus the S120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot S120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon N has got outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon S120 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the N against the S120.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S120.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The N features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged N will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.