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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 24 months after the Fujifilm XP50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S120 grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S120 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon S120

 Fujifilm XP50 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm XP50

 S120 Fujifilm XP50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 provides outer 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 XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S120 compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Fujifilm XP50 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Fujifilm XP50.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XP50 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (217g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
67
has focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (217g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than average (217 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-26 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 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 speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $449 $180