Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The SX120 IS was introduced around the same time to the Fujifilm J30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm J30
SX120 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm J30 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm J30
SX120 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS comes with external dimensions 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 J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm J30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm J30 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $150 |