Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S6100

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S6100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the S6100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades against the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS and the S6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S6100 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S6100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon S6100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.