Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and F300EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX120 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the F300EXR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the F300EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SX120 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX120 IS
F300EXR | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
SX120 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon SX120 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the F300EXR.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and F300EXR is 87 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and F300EXR.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Also called | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $280 |