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Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(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  • Superseded the Canon 1000D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
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon SX120 IS

 1100D SX120 IS 
RevealedApril 2011August 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon 1100D

 SX120 IS 1100D 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon SX120 IS

 1100D SX120 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
33
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography factors
Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1100D
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (700 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (700 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography details
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (700 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging factors
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
22
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (285g)
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Canon 1100D vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon EOS 1100DCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
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