Canon S120 vs Canon SX210 IS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon S120 and Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was introduced 3 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S120 matches up against the SX210 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon S120 and Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 vs the SX210 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and SX210 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and SX210 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX210 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.