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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX120 IS was released within a month of the Fujifilm Z35 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX120 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX120 IS Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer 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 Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
33
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (285g)
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
51
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (285g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (285g)
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $130