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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Canon PowerShot S120: Specifications at a glance |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
PowerShot S120
All specs: Main page for PowerShot S120 |
PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs PowerShot S120: The sensors |
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The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the PowerShot S120 uses a Compact sensor. Boasting an area of 332mm² (0.53 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is a lot larger than the PowerShot S120’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format. Better choice: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Canon PowerShot S120 Other Specs Comparison |
Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
PowerShot S120 |
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Larger sensor (5) | APS-C | Compact |
Sensor cleaning (3) | ||
Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.20 | 12.10 |
Auto Focus points (4) | 49 | 9 |
Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 25600 ISO | 80 – 12800 ISO |
Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
Articulated monitor (2) | ||
Environmental sealing (2) | ||
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display. The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 25 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot S120 |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
PowerShot S120 |
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Longer battery life (3, photos) | 200 | 230 |
Weighs less (2) | 399g (12.9 oz.) |
217g (7.0 oz.) |
More portable (2) | 460cm³ (29 cu.in.) |
171cm³ (11 cu.in.) |
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot S120 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and the more compact size. Yields 7 points for the PowerShot S120. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
PowerShot S120 |
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Speed (frames/second) | 9 | 9 |
Built-in flash | ||
Image stabilizer | ||
Touch screen | ||
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
WiFi |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Canon PowerShot S120 Dimensions |
Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and PowerShot S120 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Canon PowerShot S120 |
25
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7
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We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice. |