Clicky

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

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
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

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.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

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.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

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
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

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
47
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")
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

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)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

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")
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

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)
61
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
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
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
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

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)
31
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)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

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