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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009March 2005Newer by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SX120 IS 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 87 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX120 IS will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
33
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (285g)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (285g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (285 grams)
9
no video
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-08-19 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 24.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 930g (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $0