Canon S120 vs Canon S95
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37 Features
57 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot S120 front Canon PowerShot S120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S120/Canon-S120-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot S95 front Canon PowerShot S95 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S95/Canon-S95-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon S110
(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- Superseded the Canon S90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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Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 & Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Canon S95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon S95
S120 | S95 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon S120
S95 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon S95
S120 | S95 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon S120 versus Canon S95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon S120 vs Canon S95 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S95-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S95-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S95-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Canon-PowerShot-S95-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S120 vs Canon S95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Canon PowerShot S95 | |
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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 |