Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S5200

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S5200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the S5200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX120 IS grades against the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the S5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S5200 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and S5200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S5200 will give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.