Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outside 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm XP50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 87 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.