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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm J30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (285 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
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