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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") posses different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX120 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX120 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX120 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 87 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (600 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (285g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good battery (600 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (687g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 600 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $380