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Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon S120 versus Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and SX700 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was introduced 2 months prior to the SX700 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S120 grades against the SX700 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S120 SX700 HS 
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon S120

 SX700 HS S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon SX700 HS

 S120 SX700 HS 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 offers external 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) and the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon S120 versus Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S120 vs the SX700 HS.

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and SX700 HS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (217g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography information
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
67
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (217 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (217 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon S120 vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot S120Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Digic 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $349