Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7000

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and 7000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was released 8 months after the 7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the 7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and 7000 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and 7000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 7000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX120 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.