Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and F80EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The SX120 IS was manufactured 10 months prior to the F80EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the F80EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm F80EXR
SX120 IS | F80EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX120 IS
F80EXR | SX120 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR
SX120 IS | F80EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm F80EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the F80EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and F80EXR is 87 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and F80EXR.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm F80EXR will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix F85EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $400 |