Canon S120 vs Sony W620

Let's take a closer look at the Canon S120 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was unveiled 23 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S120 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 provides exterior 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 versus the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W620 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.