Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX110 IS and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX110 IS and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS ×
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX110 ISCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX110 ISSX120 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111111
Width (mm)4545
Height (mm)7070
Weight (g)302302
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX100 ISCanon SX110 IS
SuccessorCanon SX120 ISCanon SX130 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)910
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Canon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 360.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 60.006.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or smallContrast Detection with Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, ISO 3200), IndoorEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
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
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1.0-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 50 cm - 4.0 m (W), 1.0 cm - 2.5 m (T) (1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 8.2 ft. (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.092.07
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11.3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.630.8
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.560.93
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Startup time (s)2.83.1
Play -> record time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400370
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.Optical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction.



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