Canon PowerShot S120 vs Canon PowerShot S90

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot S120PowerShot S90
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot S110
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot S95
      MSRP$449.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4000 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 4803648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm28 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom5x3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.7f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.1 fps0.9 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m6.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      DxO Low Light ISO246185
      DxO Color Depth21.320.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.911.0
      DxO Overall Score5646
      Video Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Dimensions100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14")100 x 58 x 31 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.6 x 2.3"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Battery PackNB-6LHNB-6L
      Battery Life230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
      Other Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot S90
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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