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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and F70EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was launched within a month of the F70EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS grades against the F70EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX120 IS F70EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX120 IS

 F70EXR SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX120 IS F70EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the F70EXR.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and F70EXR is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and F70EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (285 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (285g)
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also called - FinePix F75EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 surface area 24.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3616 x 2712
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $280