Nikon J1 vs Canon S120

Nikon J1 advantages over Canon S120

• Slower slow-motion
  1200 fps vs 240 fps
  Supports slower slow-mo
• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 3.41 vs 1.90 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  J1 test data on DxO Mark S120 test data on DxO Mark
  372 vs 246 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Faster JPEG shooting
  57.9 fps vs 11.8 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  12 vs 5 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/2500 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light