Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix S10 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix S10 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix S10
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX120 ISS10
Camera formatMid-SizedSwivel
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111113
Width (mm)4541
Height (mm)7075
Weight (g)302220
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX110 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX130 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)106
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.582.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.31.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
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)Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 360.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 60.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.07 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or smallContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1000 - 2
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 AE256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & PetsPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 3
  • 10
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
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto 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))[W]0.3-5.4m/ 11.8 in - 17.7 ft, [T] 1.0-5.4m/3.3 ft - 17.7 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-16
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.073.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.31.2
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.80.74
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.930.76
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Startup time (s)3.11.9
Play -> record time (s)-0.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370300
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction.Nikon Vibration Reduction technology.



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