Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S8600 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.