Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX120 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 87 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX120 IS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX120 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.