Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX410 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX410 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 6 years before the SX410 IS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SX410 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers outside measurements 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 SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the SX410 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SX410 IS is 87 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SX410 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX410 IS will offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.