Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II vs Canon PowerShot S120

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIPowerShot S120
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Canon PowerShot S110
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      MSRP$750$449.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 19444000 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points259
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Focal Length10.1 - 37.4 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9f/1.8 - 5.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCDTFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps12.1 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range15.00 m ISO Auto W7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      DxO Low Light ISO483246
      DxO Color Depth22.521.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.9
      DxO Overall Score6756
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.5")100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.15 x 5.15 x 2.75"6.3 x 5.6 x 2.3"
      Package Weight1.165 lb1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Battery PackNP-BX1NB-6LH
      Battery Life350 shots230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Canon PowerShot S120
      Self TimerYes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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