Canon 6D vs Canon SX120 IS

Below, we are comparing the Canon 6D versus Canon SX120 IS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX120 IS (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was revealed 3 years later than the SX120 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6D matches up against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 6D offers outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D compared to the SX120 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and SX120 IS is 59 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and SX120 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6D having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 6D will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 6D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.