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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SX120 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm JZ200 SX120 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200

 SX120 IS Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm JZ200 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (285g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (285g)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $0