Canon S120 vs Nikon S9500

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S120 and Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was revealed 11 months after the S9500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S120 matches up against the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 offers 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 S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon S120 and Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S120 compared to the S9500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and S9500.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.