Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Launched April 2011
- Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Superseded the Canon 1000D
- Refreshed by Canon 1200D
(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
- Revealed August 2009

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1100D and Canon SX120 IS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty close but the 1100D (APS-C) and SX120 IS (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.

The 1100D was announced 21 months later than the SX120 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1100D grades against the SX120 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon SX120 IS
1100D | SX120 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon 1100D
SX120 IS | 1100D | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon SX120 IS
1100D | SX120 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1100D and Canon SX120 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D vs the SX120 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and SX120 IS is 67 and 87 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and SX120 IS.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1100D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1100D will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1100D provides a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
Other name | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-04-13 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lb) | 285 gr (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $249 |