Canon S120 vs Sony W370
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Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon S120 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The S120 was brought out 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S120 grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Sony W370
S120 | W370 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon S120
W370 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Sony W370
S120 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 has outside measurements 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S120 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 against the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and W370.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $230 |