Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon Z7

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Z7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was launched 10 years earlier than the Z7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Z7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Z7 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Z7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.