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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Released August 2009
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, 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 S2500HD (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S2500HD (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was launched 10 months earlier than the S2500HD which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX120 IS matches up against the S2500HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX120 IS S2500HD 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX120 IS

 S2500HD SX120 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX120 IS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD 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).

Check the Canon SX120 IS versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the S2500HD.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S2500HD is 87 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and S2500HD.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm S2500HD will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (285g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (285g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
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 All around 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 ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $200