Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 14 months before the SX210 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS grades versus the SX210 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the SX210 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX210 IS is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.