Canon S100 vs Canon S120

Here is a in depth review of the Canon S100 vs Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 23 months prior to the S120 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 scores versus the S120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot S120. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon S120 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 vs the S120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.