Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F770EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 87 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.