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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2000More recent by 110 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k200kSharper screen (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
33
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (285 grams)
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
36
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
46
lighter than competition (820g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (285g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
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