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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 7 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SX120 IS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more modern SX120 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
33
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
55
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $150