Canon S110 vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon S110 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was introduced 2 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S110 matches up against the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S110 vs the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and TX7.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon S110 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.