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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SX120 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2014August 2009More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SX120 IS Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X30 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
33
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
47
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (285g)
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (285g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good battery life (470 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (285 grams)
34
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 423 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 470 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $499