Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX50 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX50 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the SX50 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades against the SX50 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Canon SX50 HS has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the SX50 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SX50 HS is 87 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SX50 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX50 HS will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.