Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 12 months later than the SX120 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the SX120 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has specifications of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX120 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the SX120 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX120 IS is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and SX120 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger SD4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.