Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm F600 EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior measurements 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 F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 87 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.