Canon S120 vs Nikon S630

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon S120 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was announced 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S120 grades vs the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has outside 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) and the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon S120 and Nikon S630 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S120 versus the S630.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and S630.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The S120 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern S120 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.