Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP30 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.