Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX120 IS was brought out 7 months after the Fujifilm A100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm A100
SX120 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm A100 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A100
SX120 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside dimensions 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 A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm A100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A100.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX120 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern SX120 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $0 |