Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX120 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sony W370
| SX120 IS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX120 IS
| W370 | SX120 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sony W370
| SX120 IS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the W370.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and W370.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony W370 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 285g (0.63 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $230 |
