Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
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The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is relatively similar but the N (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe N was revealed 3 years after the SX120 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the N scores versus the SX120 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX120 IS
| N | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon N
| SX120 IS | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX120 IS
| N | SX120 IS |
|---|
Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has specifications of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the N against the SX120 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and SX120 IS is 93 and 87 respectively.
Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SX120 IS.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger N should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon N vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/500s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 285g (0.63 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $249 |