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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was announced 8 months after the Fujifilm X20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S120 scores versus the Fujifilm X20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 S120 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon S120

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 S120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 S120 Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 compared to the Fujifilm X20.
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and Fujifilm X20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and Fujifilm X20.
All in all, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S120 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer S120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S120 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
42
 focusing manually
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon S120 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus by touch
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (2/3")
 heavier than others (353g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S120 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery (270 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison
Canon S120 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
67
 has focus by touch
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 great battery (270 shots)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (353 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S120 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
57
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
55
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (270 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
35
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
 heavier than others (353 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
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 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 353g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $500