Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm T550 will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.