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Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 months after the SX200 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX120 IS SX200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX120 IS

 SX200 IS SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SX120 IS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the SX200 IS.

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SX200 IS is 87 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SX200 IS.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX200 IS will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (285g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $329