Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX99

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS grades against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and HX99 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and HX99.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.