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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 7 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX120 IS scores against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features exterior 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) and the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer SX120 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
33
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (285g)
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (285 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (285 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 4 x AA
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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $200