Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.