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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 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 HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HS10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was released 10 months prior to the HS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up against the HS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm HS10

 SX120 IS HS10 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 HS10 SX120 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm HS10

 SX120 IS HS10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the HS10.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and HS10 is 87 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and HS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SX120 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography features
32
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
51
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (285g)
23
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Other name - FinePix HS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 666 gr (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $900