Reasons to choose PowerShot S100
Released in 2011, PowerShot S100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S100
vs Canon PowerShot S120
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S10042 mm²
PowerShot S120- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S100 and PowerShot S120 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 S100MetricPowerShot S120
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
198 gWeight217 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-6LH 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 S100 and PowerShot S120 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S100 has the lighter body. The PowerShot S100 and PowerShot S120 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot S120 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S120
Released in 2013, PowerShot S120 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 217 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.