If you want to get almost everything that can offer the G16, but in a really compact camera, you should pay attention to the PowerShot S120. By the way, do not be fooled into thinking that the S120, because of the larger number in the index, will be better. On the contrary, it is a functionally lighter version.
Canon PowerShot S120 compact camera
12 mP 24-120 mm 5x 3″ $510
The PowerShot S120, despite its significantly smaller size and lighter weight, has similar to the G-series. Same sensor and processor, same sensitivity and continuous shooting performance. Here is a reproduction of the program set, which includes astronomical photography and video, and almost the entire set of manual settings of the senior camera.
Naturally the smaller body did not allow the camera to place all the necessary buttons and wheels, but the lack of them is compensated by the touch screen. The buttons that remain are quite large and therefore less of a problem for a photographer who has to handle the camera with gloves on. No hot shoe, just a built-in flash. The developers did not forget to embed a Wi-Fi interface, through which the camera can receive data on the location of shots from a mobile device equipped with GPS or GLONASS. The most significant difference between the S120 in terms of photography is a wider, but less bright 5x zoom. In teleposition, the maximum aperture is closed to f/5.7. But the price of the device turned out to be much more attractive.
This Canon PowerShot S120 compact camera seems to have great potential. Its compact size is appealing for travel purposes, but does it compromise image quality? Is the low-light performance satisfactory? Additionally, how user-friendly is it for beginners? Would love to hear some insight from those who have tried it out.
Can anyone provide more information on the Canon PowerShot S120 compact camera? I’m curious about its image quality, ease of use, and overall performance. Any personal experiences or recommendations? Thanks in advance!