Canon S120 vs Fujifilm T500

Here, we are contrasting the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 11 months after the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S120 matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 and the Fujifilm T500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Fujifilm T500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.