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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS grades against the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm X10 SX120 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2009More modern by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X10

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm X10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (285g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (285 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery (270 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (285g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (350g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm X10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.5" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash settings 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 1/1000 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 285g (0.63 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $600