Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W320

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and W320 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and W320.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony W320 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.