Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 4 years before the WX80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WX80 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.