Canon S120 vs Nikon S6000

Here is a extended overview of the Canon S120 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was unveiled 3 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S120 grades vs the S6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has physical 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) while the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon S120 versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 against the S6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and S6000.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S6000 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.