Canon SX120 IS vs Sony S930

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX120 IS and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 8 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The fresher SX120 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.