Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Announced August 2000
- Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX120 IS was launched 9 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX120 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | August 2000 | More recent by 110 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 200k | Sharper screen (+30k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX120 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS against the Fujifilm S1 Pro.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 87 and 56 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX120 IS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX120 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2000-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3040 x 2016 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 320 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 200k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 pounds) | 820g (1.81 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $2,000 |