Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below, we are evaluating the Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is fairly similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S120 was released 4 years later than the SX120 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S120 matches up against the SX120 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon SX120 IS
| S120 | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon S120
| SX120 IS | S120 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon SX120 IS
| S120 | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S120 versus the SX120 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and SX120 IS is 92 and 87 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and SX120 IS.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S120 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S120 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon S120 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S120 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2009-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 6 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 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 WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/500 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 217 gr (0.48 lb) | 285 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $449 | $249 |