Canon S100 vs Sony W620

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon S100 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was brought out at a similar time to the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S100 grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W620 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.