Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S6500

Let's look closer at the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S6500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S6500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX120 IS scores against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S6500 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and S6500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S6500 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.