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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E2S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X-E2S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X-E2S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm X-E2S SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2S has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S is 87 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-E2S will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
35
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm X-E2S
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-19 2016-01-15
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 77
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $599