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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX120 IS F300EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX120 IS

 F300EXR SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX120 IS F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and F300EXR is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (285g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (285g)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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