Canon SX120 IS vs Sony HX20V

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 3 years prior to the HX20V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers 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) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and HX20V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and HX20V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony HX20V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.