Canon S120 vs Nikon P7000

Here, we will be looking at the Canon S120 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S120 was brought out 3 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S120 matches up against the P7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 and Nikon P7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 against the P7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and P7000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and P7000.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon S120 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.