Canon S120 vs Sony WX70

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S120 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was revealed 23 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S120 matches up versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 features exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S120 compared to the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and WX70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S120 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX70 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.