Canon S110 vs Canon S120

Lets examine more closely at the Canon S110 and Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S110 was released 14 months before the S120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S110 matches up versus the S120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot S120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon S120 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Canon S120 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 versus the S120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and S120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S120.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.