Canon S120 vs Sony WX350

Let's look more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was manufactured 2 months prior to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S120 grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S120 and the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and WX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX350 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.