Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S120 grades against the Fujifilm Z35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S120 versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Fujifilm Z35 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S120 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon S120 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.