Canon PowerShot S120

The Canon PowerShot S120 delivers impressive image quality in a compact package with Raw shooting capability, but it's not quite an Editors' Choice.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with a DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance with an ISO range of ISO 80-12800 for enhanced image quality in extreme lighting conditions.
  • Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; video functions include Touch AF while recording, zoom while shooting, and convenient playback on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
  • bright f/1.8 lens allows for capturing low-light conditions or using shallow depth-of-field for dramatic, soft backgrounds, along with 5x Optical Zoom and a 24mm Wide-Angle lens that helps ensure you capture everything in your frame.
  • Capacitive 3.0" touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 922,000 dots for a sharp, clear display and easy operation helps make shooting and sharing easy and intuitive.
  • Kit Includes Canon PowerShot Camera, Wrist Strap WS-DC11, Battery Pack NB-6LH(E), Battery Charger CB-2LY, Getting Started (E/S), Customer Support(EFS)/Online user Registration (EF) leaflet, Printer Promotion Flyer (E/F/S), Insertion for CIG registration, Warranty Card (EF), Promotional Tag, Promotional Sticker and packing. (USB Cable and Solutions Disk Not Included)

PROS

+ Sharp lens.
+ Wi-Fi.
+ Large image sensor.
+ Compact.
+ Raw support.
+ 1080p60 video.
+ 10fps continuous shooting.

CONS

- Aperture narrows as you zoom.
- No hot shoe or EVF option.
- Pricey.
- Limited zoom range.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 16, 2013
The Canon PowerShot S120 delivers impressive image quality in a compact package with Raw shooting capability, but it's not quite an Editors' Choice.
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