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Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 750D versus Canon SX120 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the 750D (APS-C) and SX120 IS (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 750D was introduced 5 years later than the SX120 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 750D matches up vs the SX120 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Canon SX120 IS

 750D SX120 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon 750D

 SX120 IS 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Canon SX120 IS

 750D SX120 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has proportions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 750D versus Canon SX120 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 750D against the SX120 IS.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and SX120 IS is 66 and 87 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and SX120 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 750D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 750D will provide more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 750D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 750D
Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
33
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (285g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography information
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
66
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography info
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 750D
Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (285g)
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Canon 750D vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon EOS 750dCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 750d Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-08-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-360mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 285 grams (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $749 $249