Canon SX120 IS vs Sony TX55

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TX55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was announced 23 months prior to the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS matches up against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and TX55 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and TX55.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony TX55 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.