Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX130 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 12 months prior to the SX130 IS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS grades versus the SX130 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX130 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS and the SX130 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SX130 IS is 87 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX130 IS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.