Canon S95 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon S95 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was announced 3 years before the WX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S95 grades vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S95 against the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S95 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.