Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX120 IS
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Canon SX200 IS
SX120 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX200 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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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 |