Canon S120 vs Sony W730

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon S120 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was released 11 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S120 matches up vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 vs the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W730 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.