Reviewers Liked
- Sharp lens
- Wi-Fi
- Large image sensor
- Compact
- Raw support
- 1080p60 video
- 10fps continuous shooting
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Aperture narrows as you zoom
- No hot shoe or EVF option
- Expensive
- Limited zoom range
Canon PowerShot S120
81
TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.
Expert reviews and ratings
By About.com
on
70
The Canon PowerShot S120 may not look like much of a camera at first glance. Most thin fixed lens cameras that look like the S120 are models that don't perform at a high level, either in working speed or in terms of image quality.However this model has...
By Macworld
on
80
You'll find many compact cameras that also have a wide range of DSLR-like features. While the PowerShot S120 isn't as feature-filled as those cameras, its emphasis is on portability and image quality, and there is little about the PowerShot S120 that's...
By GadgetSpeak
on
72
The PowerShot range has lost its bulk now they come with a solid battery, so it will easily fit into a pocket, do not however fall into the trap of thinking this is not a powerful unit. It can take excellent pictures with little input from...
By Macworld UK
on
80
For us the slightly more expensive Sony RX100 (original or Mark II version) still has the edge for quality overall if you're looking for compact alternatives that will ape a DSLR's quality without sacrificing portability. However for Canon users there is...
By T3 Magazine
on
80
With conventional wisdom suggesting smartphones have cannibalised the cheapie end of the camera market, business is proving much better for premium spec, premium priced devices. It seems photographers who value quality - in terms of images and build - as...
By TechRadar AU
on
90
Canon has a lot more competition in the premium compact department than it previously had, so it seems to be pulling out all the stops to make its latest updates appealing to consumers. We've been long time fans of the S range, and it seems like the...
By Digital Photography School
on
60
Review Canon Powershot S120 Digital CameraYou could wonder at my bravado in reviewing this tiddler when all it seems to offer is a digicam with moderate specs and little else. Aah! But look further!Its story begins with Canon's well-tried DIGIC 6...
By DigitalVersus
on
80
By loading this pocket expert compact with its new Digic 6 image processor, Canon has made the PowerShot S120 twice as speedy as its predecessor. With its sleek design and incredibly compact build, the S120 is a great pocket snapper to have to hand at...
By TrustedReviews
on
80
If you can stomach the high price tag, or are happy to wait a while for the price to drop a bit, the S120 is one of the best small compacts money can buy.
By reviewed.com
on
93
Even with the advent of large-sensor compacts like Sony's RX100 and the Nikon Coolpix A , the PowerShot S120 is a camera that holds its own quite well. While it's no longer the top of the market, it still turned in great performance in all of our lab...
By Stuff
on
80
The Canon S120's target customer already has a big camera. In fact they probably have a cupboard of cameras to choose from, and because this is meant to be a "day off" camera it's clealy been designed to be as slim as possible. That flatness makes it...
By ePHOTOzine
on
90
The Canon PowerShot S120 is a steady upgrade of last year's S110 , with a slightly faster aperture, faster continuous shooting and a higher resolution screen. This might not be enough to tempt S110 owners to upgrade, but the star trail feature does...
By itreviews.com
on
80
The Canon PowerShot S120 delivers impressive image quality in a compact package with Raw shooting capability, but it's not quite an Editors'...
Pros:
Cons: