Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview
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.

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.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm Z35
S120 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon S120
Fujifilm Z35 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm Z35
S120 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 3s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 gr (0.48 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $449 | $130 |