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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and JZ300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S120 scores vs the JZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S120 JZ300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon S120

 JZ300 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ300

 S120 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 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 have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 versus the JZ300.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and JZ300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S120 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger S120 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
67
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (217 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $449 $180