Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 87 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm SL1000 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.