Canon N100 vs Canon S120

Below is a detailed review of the Canon N100 and Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The N100 was launched 2 months later than the S120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the N100 matches up vs the S120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot S120. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon S120 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon N100 and Canon S120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 compared to the S120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S120 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and S120.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.