Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S9900

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S9900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS grades versus the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical 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 S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the S9900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S9900 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S9900.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S9900 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.