Canon 760D vs Canon SX120 IS

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 760D and Canon SX120 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SX120 IS (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 760D was launched 5 years after the SX120 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 760D grades against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D comes with external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Canon 760D and Canon SX120 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 760D and the SX120 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and SX120 IS is 66 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and SX120 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 760D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 760D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 760D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.