Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 120 IS
Released in 2013, PowerShot ELPH 120 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 133 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 120 IS
vs Canon IXUS 230 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 120 IS28 mm²
IXUS 230 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot ELPH 120 IS and IXUS 230 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 120 ISMetricIXUS 230 HS
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
✓Maximum video—
133 gWeight140 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NB-11LH lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-4L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot ELPH 120 IS and IXUS 230 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 120 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 120 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 120 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose IXUS 230 HS
Released in 2011, IXUS 230 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.