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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Nikon S1000pj
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX120 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX120 IS

 S1000pj SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX120 IS S1000pj 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
33
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (285g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
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