Canon S120 vs Nikon S3500

Lets look more closely at the Canon S120 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was released 10 months after the S3500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S120 grades vs the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has exterior 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 S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon S120 vs Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S120 and the S3500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and S3500.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S3500 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.