Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX220 HS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 17 months before the SX220 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores against the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features external 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) while the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS against the SX220 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SX220 HS is 87 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SX220 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX220 HS will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.