Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
31
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
31
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") have different sensor sizes.
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Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX120 IS
| A3000 IS | SX120 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
| SX120 IS | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX120 IS
| A3000 IS | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the SX120 IS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and SX120 IS is 94 and 87 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and SX120 IS.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (285g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/500s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 285 grams (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $240 | $249 |