Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and JX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX120 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the JX300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX120 IS matches up against the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX120 IS | JX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX120 IS
JX300 | SX120 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX120 IS | JX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features external 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) and the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS vs the JX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and JX300 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and JX300.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also called | - | FinePix JX305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1800 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 180 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $110 |