Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and GX-1S (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was announced 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades vs the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside 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 Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and GX-1S is 87 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX120 IS will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX120 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.