Canon SL2 vs Canon SX20 IS

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SL2 and Canon SX20 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SX20 IS (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SX20 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was manufactured 7 years after the SX20 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL2 grades versus the SX20 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SL2 Gallery & Canon SX20 IS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Canon SX20 IS has proportions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 and the SX20 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and SX20 IS is 71 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SX20 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will provide greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.