Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX120 IS and Canon SX260 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX260 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 3 years before the SX260 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores versus the SX260 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS and Canon SX260 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS against the SX260 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SX260 HS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SX260 HS.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX260 HS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.