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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot S120 Specs |
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PowerShot G3 X
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot S120
All specs: Main page for PowerShot S120 |
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PowerShot G3 X vs PowerShot S120: The sensors |
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The PowerShot G3 X features a 1″ sized sensor, while the PowerShot S120 uses a Compact sensor. Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G3 X 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 G3 X |
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Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Canon PowerShot S120 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon PowerShot G3 X a better choice |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot S120 |
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| Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Compact |
| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 12.10 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 9 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.62 | 0.92 |
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| External microphone (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 300 | 230 |
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G3 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PowerShot S120: that the battery has more stamina. The PowerShot G3 X scores 23 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot S120 |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot S120 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 6 | 9 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 12800 ISO |
| Weighs less (2) | 733g (23.6 oz.) |
217g (7.0 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 993cm³ (63 cu.in.) |
171cm³ (11 cu.in.) |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot S120 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the lower weight than the PowerShot G3 X. Another advantage over the PowerShot G3 X: the more compact size. Yields 12 points for the PowerShot S120. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G3 X |
PowerShot S120 |
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| Built-in flash | ||
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| WiFi | ||
| Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Canon PowerShot S120 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the PowerShot G3 X 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 G3 X |
Canon PowerShot S120 |
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23
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12
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We recommend Canon PowerShot G3 X as better choice. |
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