Canon S110 vs Sony W620

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S110 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S110 was unveiled 9 months later than the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S110 grades versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S110 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S110 provides an advantage in sensor technology.