Canon T7i vs Canon SX120 IS

Here, we are contrasting the Canon T7i versus Canon SX120 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and SX120 IS (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

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The T7i was unveiled 7 years after the SX120 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the T7i matches up against the SX120 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i provides physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon T7i versus Canon SX120 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i vs the SX120 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and SX120 IS is 67 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and SX120 IS.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T7i having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T7i will deliver greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger T7i provides an advantage in sensor tech.