Canon S120 vs Sony WX150

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S120 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was launched 22 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S120 grades versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 vs the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and WX150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX150 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.