Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S1770

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S1600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S1600 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The SX120 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the S1600 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm S1600
SX120 IS | S1600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX120 IS
S1600 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S1600
SX120 IS | S1600 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions 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 S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S1600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the S1600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S1600 is 87 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and S1600.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S1600 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S1770 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lb) | 337 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $130 |