Canon SX120 IS vs Sony QX1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS against the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and QX1 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and QX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will give more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.