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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Launched August 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S2800HD (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the S2800HD and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades versus the S2800HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX120 IS S2800HD 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX120 IS

 S2800HD SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX120 IS S2800HD 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the S2800HD.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S2800HD is 87 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S2800HD.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (285g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (285g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $260