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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was released 4 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 SX120 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 SX120 IS 
RevealedApril 2013August 2009More modern by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 SX120 IS Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm X20.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 87 and 83 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X20 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
33
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/500s)
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW format
46
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than average in class (285 grams)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (270 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
51
 built-in flash
 great reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (285 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery power (270 shots)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (353g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (270 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no mic port
 heavier than average in class (285g)
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 quite wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.5" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/1000 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 lbs) 353 grams (0.78 lbs)
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 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 life - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $500