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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX120 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS features outer 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 S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 87 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S8300 will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (285g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (285g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average (285g)
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 285g (0.63 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $200