Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P950

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P950, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and P950 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and P950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 11 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX120 IS grades against the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the P950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and P950 is 87 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and P950.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon P950 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.