Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 13 months prior to the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS and the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SD1 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SD1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.