Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S9100

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S9100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 23 months earlier than the S9100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades versus the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the S9100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S9100 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S9100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S9100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.