Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2950, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S2950 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was released 16 months before the S2950 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX120 IS grades against the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys external 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 S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the S2950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S2950 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and S2950.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2950 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.