Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was announced 10 months prior to the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX1 IS scores versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and TX5 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and TX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.