Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S6200

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S6200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was announced 24 months earlier than the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS matches up against the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers external 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) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS versus the S6200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S6200 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S6200.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S6200 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.