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Summary
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot S120 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The PowerShot G7 X Mark II is produced with larger sensor compared to the PowerShot S120: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). This is the most important difference between these cameras because large sensor lets you to capture pictures of the higher quality. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II offers a wider ISO range of 125-12800 than 80-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot S120. This ISO numbers let the photographer to capture better pictures in more difficult situations. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II offers more presets of white balance - 8. This option gives you more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot S120 has more powerful 5x optical zoom. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II provides more focus points than the PowerShot S120: 31 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II is equipped with tilting display that will let you to take amazing selfie photos. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 922,000 dots of the PowerShot S120 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II offers better slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds.
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II battery life is better in compare to the PowerShot S120 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 265 shots with the PowerShot G7 X Mark II and only 230 with the PowerShot S120. The Canon PowerShot S120 weighs 217g that is 102g less in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The Canon PowerShot S120 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and see exactly where a picture was shot.
Considering the above differences the PowerShot G7 X Mark II will be the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.