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Canon S120 vs Canon S95

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon S110
Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Updated by Canon S100
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Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S120 versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S120 was manufactured 3 years later than the S95 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S120 grades vs the S95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon S95

 S120 S95 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon S120

 S95 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon S95

 S120 S95 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Canon S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S120 vs the S95.

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S95 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and S95.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon S120 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Canon S95
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography info
Canon S95 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography highlights
Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
67
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography highlights
Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
53
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Canon S95 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition (217 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Canon S95
 Canon PowerShot S120Canon PowerShot S95
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 47
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.3
DXO Low light score 246 153
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Storage slots One -
Retail pricing $449 $495