Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Released August 2009

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S1000pj (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The SX120 IS was launched very close to the S1000pj which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX120 IS scores vs the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S1000pj
SX120 IS | S1000pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX120 IS
S1000pj | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S1000pj
SX120 IS | S1000pj | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S1000pj in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the S1000pj.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S1000pj is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and S1000pj.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S1000pj will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $289 |