Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS versus Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out very close to the SX210 IS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX20 IS scores against the SX210 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS vs the SX210 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SX210 IS is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SX210 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.