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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S120
vs Nikon Coolpix P7100
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S12042 mm²
Coolpix P7100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S120 and Coolpix P7100 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 S120MetricCoolpix P7100
12.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
217 gWeight395 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6LH rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
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 S120 and Coolpix P7100 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S120 has the lighter body. The PowerShot S120 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot S120 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7100
Released in 2011, Coolpix P7100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 395 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.