Canon S120 Review

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S120 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot S120
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	S120
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$449.99
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Date Available:	2013-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.7 oz (217 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (100 x 59 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	12.1
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/30p, 30p, 30p/120p, 240p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.80
CMOS Size (inches):	1/1.7"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 120 mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in
Aperture Range:	f/1.8 (W) / 5.7 (T) - f/8.0
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 80-12800
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (2), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	250 - 1/2500
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	10, 2, Custom (1-30s (1-10 shots)) seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T))
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
Other Connection:	Mini (Type-C) HDMI
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows; Mac OS X
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	230
Notes & Features:	DIGIC 6 processor, built-in Wi-Fi.