Canon S120 vs Nikon D7100

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S120 and Nikon D7100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and D7100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 8 months after the D7100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S120 matches up versus the D7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon D7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S120 enjoys physical measurements 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 D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 and the D7100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and D7100 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and D7100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D7100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S120 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.