Canon S100 vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we are looking at the Canon S100 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was introduced 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S100 scores against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S100 comes with 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) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.