Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30
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37 Features
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP50

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very close but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The S120 was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S120 grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm XP30
S120 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon S120
Fujifilm XP30 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm XP30
S120 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S120 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S120 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and Fujifilm XP30 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Fujifilm XP30.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S120 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2011-08-16 |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 lb) | 165g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $449 | $240 |