Canon S120 vs Sony W230

Here is a complete overview of the Canon S120 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close but the S120 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was introduced 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S120 matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S120 vs the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and W230.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The S120 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher S120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.