Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Launched January 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview
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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm XP50
SX120 IS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm XP50 | SX120 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP50
SX120 IS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $180 |