Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd ×
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix S1500fdCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberS1500SX120 IS
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103111
Width (mm)6845
Height (mm)7370
Weight (g)325302
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX110 IS
Successor-Canon SX130 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.41.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensFujinonCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 396.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.006.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 1001 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect (Area, Multi, Center, Tracking), Continuous AFContrast Detection with Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3 megapixels)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-zone multiEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod),Natural light, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, TextEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: Approx. 0.4m / 1.3 ft. to 8.7m / 28.5 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 1.5m / 4.9 ft. to 4.8m / 15.7 ft.; Macro: Approx. 0Auto ISO: 50 cm - 4.0 m (W), 1.0 cm - 2.5 m (T) (1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 8.2 ft. (T))
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)23-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.07
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.41.3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.8
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.93
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-3.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300370
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software-
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, Automatic Scene Recognition, Panoramic Shooting mode, 14 Pre-programmed Scene Modes.Optical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction.



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