Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S120 ×
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S120Olympus Stylus XZ-2
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS120XZ-2
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100113
Width (mm)2948
Height (mm)5965
Weight (g)217357
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S110-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.92
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5649
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.320.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.911.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)246216
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1696 x 2112(3.6 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2400 x 3000(7.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 1200(1.2 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.85
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM).MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lensi.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 26.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)560
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 501 - 60
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type-Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto with selectable upper limit (400-12800), ISO 80-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 2501/2000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AF324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, SnowScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash range description1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T))ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
  • micro hdmi type-d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.941.21
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.181.27
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-7
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.311.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.85
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)54
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.95
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.44.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.170.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.30.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.260.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.710.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.03
Startup time (s)1.51.8
Play -> record time (s)1.31.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.23.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230310
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LHProprietary Li-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows; mac os x
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDIGIC 6 processor, BSI sensor, f/1.8-5.7 5x lens, built-in Wi-Fi.3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction



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