Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST90

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ST90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 17 months before the ST90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS vs the ST90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and ST90 is 87 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and ST90.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST90 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.