Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot S120 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Canon PowerShot S120 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Canon PowerShot Sx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Canon PowerShot Sx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Canon S200 Compare	February 2014	12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon S120	November 2013	12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Canon S110 Compare	September 2012	12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Canon S100 Compare	December 2011	12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon S95 Compare	November 2010	10 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon S90 Compare	April 2010	10.0 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot S200 vs PowerShot S120 vs PowerShot S110 vs PowerShot S100 vs PowerShot S95 vs PowerShot S90.

In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S120.

Here we are comparing Canon PowerShot S120 to its predecessor PowerShot S110 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot S120 vs PowerShot S110.

Fixed Touchscreen

Canon PowerShot S120 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 922k dot resolution.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot S120 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Canon PowerShot S120 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot S120 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 230 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Canon PowerShot S120's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.1 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot S120 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.

Canon PowerShot S120 has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14"). It weighs 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

100 mm (3.94")

59 mm (2.32")

59 mm (2.32")

29 mm (1.14")