Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2010
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Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S3000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe SX120 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the S3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades against the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S3000
| SX120 IS | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon SX120 IS
| S3000 | SX120 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S3000
| SX120 IS | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the S3000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S3000 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S3000.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S3000 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 285 gr (0.63 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $249 | $150 |
