Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX710 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX710 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was announced 6 years before the SX710 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX120 IS grades vs the SX710 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS vs the SX710 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SX710 HS is 87 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SX710 HS.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will offer you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.