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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm IS Pro
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2007Fresher by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm IS Pro SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (285g)
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (285g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
46
lighter than competition in class (920g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging features
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix IS Pro
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