Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37
Portability
87 Imaging
32 Features
28 Overall
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87 Imaging
32 Features
28 Overall
30
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
24
95 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
24
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Released August 2009
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced July 2009
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm Z37
| SX120 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX120 IS
| Fujifilm Z37 | SX120 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z37
| SX120 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS versus the Fujifilm Z37.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm Z37.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (285 grams)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (285 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (285 grams)
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-07-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 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 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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 distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 285 grams (0.63 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| 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 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-45A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $249 | $130 |