Canon S90 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon S90 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S90 scores versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S90 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S90 vs the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX30 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.