Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades against the Fujifilm SL300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 87 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm SL300 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.