Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus FujiFilm S1800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S1800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the S1800 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX120 IS grades versus the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer 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) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the S1800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S1800 is 87 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and S1800.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S1800 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.