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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 5 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS grades vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX120 IS WX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX120 IS

 WX350 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sony WX350

 SX120 IS WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the WX350.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony WX350 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $270