Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX100V

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 21 months prior to the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX1 IS scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TX100V is 64 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and TX100V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.