Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 3 years before the NX20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has outer measurements 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 Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS against the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and NX20 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and NX20.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.