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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 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 JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and JX350 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and JX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the JX350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores vs the JX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm JX350

 SX120 IS JX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon SX120 IS

 JX350 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JX350

 SX120 IS JX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX350 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the JX350.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and JX350 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and JX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm JX350 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
56
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX350
Alternative name - FinePix JX355
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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 1/500s -
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
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 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 life - 180 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $200