Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax W80

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 2 months after the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior 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) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and W80 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and W80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax W80 will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.