Canon S120 vs Sony W690

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was manufactured 22 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S120 grades vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 offers external 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 and the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and W690.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W690 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.