Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX500

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 7 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX1 IS scores vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and WX500 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WX500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.