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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and T300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 2 years later than the T300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S120 matches up versus the T300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm T300

 S120 T300 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon S120

 T300 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm T300

 S120 T300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S120 has got outside dimensions 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 T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 against the T300.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and T300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and T300.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm T300 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
67
offers touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
36
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging info
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (217 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Alternate name - FinePix T305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD monitor
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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 shots 180 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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