Reasons to choose PowerShot S100
Released in 2011, PowerShot S100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S100
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S10042 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W270- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S100 and Cyber-shot DSC-W270 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot S100MetricCyber-shot DSC-W270
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
198 gWeight164 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot S100 and Cyber-shot DSC-W270 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W270 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W270 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot S100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W270
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W270 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.