Canon S120 vs Nikon S6500

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon S120 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was brought out 11 months later than the S6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S120 scores against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S120 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 versus the S6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and S6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6500 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.