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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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 F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX120 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SX120 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX120 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS offers external 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) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
40
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $450