Reasons to choose PowerShot SX120 IS
Released in 2009, PowerShot SX120 IS has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
vs Canon PowerShot TX1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot SX120 IS25 mm²
PowerShot TX1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX120 IS and PowerShot TX1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX120 ISMetricPowerShot TX1
10 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.58 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.48 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
40.26 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
245 gWeight220 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion NB-4L battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX120 IS and PowerShot TX1 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot TX1 has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX120 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot SX120 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot TX1
Released in 2007, PowerShot TX1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.