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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm X-S20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and X-S20 (26MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and X-S20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 10 years prior to the X-S20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S120 matches up against the X-S20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 S120 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Canon S120

		

		

			
 X-S20 S120 
RevealedMay 2023November 2013More recent by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kCrisper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 S120 X-S20 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S20 has dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S120 and the X-S20.
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and X-S20 is 92 and 72 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and X-S20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
42
 you can focus manually
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
83
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others (217 grams)
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 heavier than competitors (491 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography advice
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
86
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery (750 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S120 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors
67
 includes focus by touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than others (217 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
77
 good battery (750 shots)
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (491g)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
57
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 saves RAW files
 good battery (750 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S120 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (217g)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 heavier than competitors (491g)
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm X-S20
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-26 2023-05-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 86
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 6240x4160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 491 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 750 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $1,299