Canon S100 vs Sony HX5

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon S100 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was announced 19 months later than the HX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S100 grades versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S100 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.