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Canon S120 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S120 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was launched 11 months later than the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S120 scores against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Sony WX80

 S120 WX80 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon S120

 WX80 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Sony WX80

 S120 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 vs the WX80.

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX80 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S120 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (217g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Sony WX80
67
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (217 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (217g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon S120 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot S120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $276