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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
FujiFilm S1600
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX120 IS S1600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S1600 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX120 IS S1600 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
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