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Small 16mp vs 20mp sensor opinions

Started Aug 18, 2016 | Discussions
arrow501 Senior Member • Posts: 1,030
Small 16mp vs 20mp sensor opinions

Has anyone used both the 16 & 20mp sensors in Canon's current compacts (e.g. SX530 vs SX540)? Which do you like best?

My SX240 is on it's last legs and I would like to replace it. The outgoing 16mp cameras are good prices right now.

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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony RX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Canon PowerShot SX530 Pentax Optio VS20
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Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,393
Re: Small 16mp vs 20mp sensor opinions
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Instead of just relying on users opinions, most reviews sites (e.g., CameraLabs.comPhotographyBlog.com , etc.) have full reviews on various cameras (e.g., SX710 HS and SX720 HS) reviews with full size images you can view/ download for comparisons at your leisure to "see" the differences for yourself.

If have not already done, take a look at the DPR
"2016 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts" article.

Would recommend looking at the Panasonic ZS50 and the Sony HX90V for the extra benefit of the EVF on bright sunny days when can be difficult to view the rear LCD.

For those that process RAW files, should look at the Panasonic ZS50 and the ZS60.

Cheers,
Jon

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