Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W220

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX120 IS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 8 months after the W220 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS scores against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features outside 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and W220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and W220.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W220 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX120 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.