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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm A100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
33
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (285g)
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (285 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
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