Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 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
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(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

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.

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.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm XP50
S120 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon S120
Fujifilm XP50 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm XP50
S120 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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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 |