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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S2000HD, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm S2000HD which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S2000HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm S2000HD SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S2000HD 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2000HD has sizing of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S2000HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 87 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more recent SX120 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
38
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
30
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging advice
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
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quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $280