Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JV100
SX120 IS | JV100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX120 IS
JV100 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JV100
SX120 IS | JV100 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | |
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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 |