Canon SX20 IS vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX20 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX20 IS grades vs the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and RX10 II is 65 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and RX10 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.