Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm XP90

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 7 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside 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 XP90 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP90 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.