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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is very similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and XP10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S120 was unveiled 3 years after the XP10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S120 scores versus the XP10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S120 XP10 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon S120

 XP10 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm XP10

 S120 XP10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm XP10 has dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 versus the XP10.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and XP10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and XP10.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The S120 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger S120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217g)
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
30
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
67
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (135g)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (217 grams)
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also called - FinePix XP11
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $175