Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm X30

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.