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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 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 X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S120 was unveiled 9 months prior to the Fujifilm X30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S120 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Fujifilm X30

 S120 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon S120

 Fujifilm X30 S120 
ReleasedAugust 2014November 2013Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon S120 and Fujifilm X30

 S120 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor 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) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S120 vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and Fujifilm X30 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and Fujifilm X30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged S120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
47
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography details
Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (217g)
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
67
has focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (217g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (217g)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot S120Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $449 $499