Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm XP70, 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 XP70 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features outer 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) while the Fujifilm XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm XP70 will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.