Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T200

Let's look much closer at the Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the T200 (14MP) is pretty close but the S120 (1/1.7") and T200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was announced 2 years later than the T200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S120 scores versus the T200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & FujiFilm FinePix T200. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & FujiFilm T200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the FujiFilm T200 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 versus the T200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and T200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and T200.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm T200 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S120 provides an edge in sensor technology.