Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-T20

On this page, we are comparing the Canon S120 and Fujifilm X-T20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S120 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Fujifilm X-T20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon S120 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon S120 and Fujifilm X-T20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S120 and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and Fujifilm X-T20.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.