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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon S110
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S120 grades versus the Fujifilm A150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm A150

 S120 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon S120

 Fujifilm A150 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm A150

 S120 Fujifilm A150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 has outer 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 A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 against the Fujifilm A150.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and Fujifilm A150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and Fujifilm A150.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon S120 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography details
Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (217g)
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $449 $130