Canon SX120 IS vs Sony WX10

Lets look closer at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX120 IS grades vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior measurements 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and WX10 is 87 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX10 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.