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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
  • Released August 2009
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and JV100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the JV100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades against the JV100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JV100

 SX120 IS JV100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 JV100 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JV100

 SX120 IS JV100 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got outer 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 JV100 has measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JV100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the JV100.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and JV100 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and JV100.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm JV100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also called as - FinePix JV105
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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) 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-45A
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $99