Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind in sensor tech.