Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB750

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB750 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the WB750.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and WB750 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WB750.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB750 will deliver extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.