Canon S120 vs Nikon S9100

Let's look closer at the Canon S120 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close but the S120 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 2 years after the S9100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S120 scores vs the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 offers 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) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S120 vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 against the S9100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.