Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm SL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a serious difference 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 SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides external 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 87 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL240 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.