Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T400

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T400, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm T400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm T400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm T400 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm T400.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm T400 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.