Canon S120 vs Sony H55

Let's look much closer at the Canon S120 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was announced 3 years after the H55 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S120 scores vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon S120 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S120 compared to the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and H55.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H55 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.