Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S2000HD
SX120 IS | Fujifilm S2000HD | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm S2000HD | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S2000HD
SX120 IS | Fujifilm S2000HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD | |
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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 |