Canon S120 vs Nikon P310

Here, we are looking at the Canon S120 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S120 was announced 18 months after the P310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S120 matches up vs the P310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 features physical 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) whilst the Nikon P310 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 vs the P310.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and P310 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and P310.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P310 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S120 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.