Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX500 IS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX500 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX500 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SX500 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX120 IS scores versus the SX500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX500 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the SX500 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SX500 IS is 87 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and SX500 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.