Canon S120 vs Sony W610

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon S120 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close but the S120 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was brought out 23 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S120 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S120 versus the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W610 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S120 provides an advantage in sensor technology.