Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S5300

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S5300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S5300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX120 IS scores against the S5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the S5300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S5300 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S5300.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S5300 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.