Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels10 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCCD
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandCanonCanon
ModelPowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NamePowerShot SX120ISPowerShot S2IS
Model NumberSX120ISS2IS
SeriesPowerShotPowerShot
ColorBlackSilver
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels10 MP5 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Weight245 GM405 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCCD
Sensor Size1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO1600 ISO400 ISO
lens features
Focal Length6.0 W - 60.0mm T f/2.8 W - f/4.3 T 35mm equivalent 36 W - 360 T mm6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom4x4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
Manual Focus-Yes
viewfinder features
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
focus features
Focus RangeNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity W, 3.3 ft./1m-infinity T Macro 0.4 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm WNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
White BalancingAuto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, CustomAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Auto Focus-Yes
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgram AE, Manual AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments-
Manual ExposureYes-
shutter features
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsNormal approx. 1.3 fps AF approx. 0.9 fps LV approx. 0.9 fpsHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
Shutter Speed-15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
flash features
Flash ModesAuto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE, Slow SynchroAuto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation2 stops in 1/3-stop increments2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatExif 2.2 JPEGExif 2.2 JPEG
Gross Pixel10.3 MP5.3 MP
Still Image SizeStill Image 3,648 x 2,736 Large, 2,816 x 2,112 Medium 1, 2,272 x 1,704 Medium 2, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 640 x 480 Small, 3,648 x 2,048 Widescreen2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 230,000 pixelsApprox. 115,000 pixels
LCD DisplayTFT Color LCDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image ResolutionApprox 230000 pixelsApprox 115000 pixels
connectivity features
USBYesYes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD/SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus cardSD
Power SupplyAC Adapter Kit ACK-800 optionalCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
Battery LifeStill Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 370 shots AA-size Ni-MH BatteryStill Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesAudio data WAVE MonauralWAVE Stereo
Video Resolution640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 30 fps640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
Video FormatAVI Image data Motion JPEGAVI Image data Motion JPEG
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesAuto*, P, Av, Tv, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie, Night Scene * Automatically detects the shooting scene.Auto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors

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