Canon S120 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon S120 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and S2500HD (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The S120 was released 3 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S120 grades versus the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S120 versus the S2500HD.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and S2500HD is 92 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and S2500HD.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The S120 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher S120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.