Canon S120 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S120 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was unveiled 17 months after the HX20V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S120 matches up versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S120 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 versus the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and HX20V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S120 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.