Canon SX120 IS vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX120 IS and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and RX100 IV is 87 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and RX100 IV.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.