Canon S120 vs Nikon S100

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon S120 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was revealed 2 years later than the S100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S120 matches up vs the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 versus the S100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and S100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.