Canon S110 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look more closely at the Canon S110 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was released 15 months later than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S110 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon S110 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.