Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon S120
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price $364
  • 83% more battery life 550 shots vs 300 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.2 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Interchangeable lenses S120 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector S120 does not
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot S120

Best price
$379
  • Weighs a lot less than the D3100 7.65 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 10 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 922k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board D3100 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities D3100 does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot S120

What the Nikon D3100 and Canon S120 have in common

  • Similar street prices $364 vs $379
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3100 and the Canon S120

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No flip out viewscreen
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