Canon S120 vs Sony H90

Here, we are contrasting the Canon S120 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was released 22 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S120 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S120 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 compared to the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.