Canon SX20 IS vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was released 6 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX20 IS grades versus the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outside measurements 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 Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS against the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and RX10 III is 65 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and RX10 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.