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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Replaced the Canon S110
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S120 matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S120 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon S120

 Fujifilm Z30 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm Z30

 S120 Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has physical 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 Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S120 vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon S120 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (217 grams)
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
67
has touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
56
lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (217g)
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $150