Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was launched 4 years prior to the SX280 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores versus the SX280 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides 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) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX280 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS against the SX280 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SX280 HS is 87 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SX280 HS.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.