Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S950

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 17 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features outside 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 Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and S950 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and S950.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX20 IS to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.