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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2007

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The SX120 IS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm IS Pro and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Fujifilm IS Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro
SX120 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm IS Pro | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro
SX120 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers physical 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) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro is 87 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX120 IS will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX120 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2007-07-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/250 secs |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 pounds) | 920g (2.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $0 |