Canon S120 vs Sony A330

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon S120 versus Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years after the A330 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S120 matches up against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon S120 versus Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S120 and the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and A330.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon S120 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.