Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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57 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm JZ300
S120 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon S120
JZ300 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ300
S120 | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon S120 and FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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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 |