Canon S100 vs Canon S120
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Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Superseded the Canon S95
- Replacement is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Canon S110
Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon S120
S100 | S120 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon S100
S120 | S100 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | December 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon S120
S100 | S120 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon S100 vs Canon S120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon S100 vs Canon S120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot S120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot S120 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-12-22 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 pounds) | 217g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | 153 | 246 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $429 | $449 |