Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 87 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S1 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.