Canon A580 vs Fujifilm XP120

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Canon A580 vs Fujifilm XP120

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.0 megapixels
35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A580 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XP120 Review.

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Differences

Canon A580 advantages over Fujifilm XP120

Less expensive
$150 vs $230 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.6 vs f/3.9
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XP120 advantages over Canon A580

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
27 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
922k vs 115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.4 vs 8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A590 IS

Canon A580

Canon A590 IS

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$219
1/2.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Less shutter lag

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Fujifilm XP120

Canon A590 IS

$119
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$219
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon E1

Canon A580

Canon E1

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$200
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A580 vs Canon E1

Fujifilm XP120

Canon E1

$119
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$200
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon A1000 IS

Canon A580

Canon A1000 IS

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$200
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A580 vs Canon A1000 IS

Fujifilm XP120

Canon A1000 IS

$119
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$200
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon A1000 IS

Compared to Fujifilm XP90

Canon A580

Fujifilm XP90

$150
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$89
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger sensor

Compare Canon A580 vs Fujifilm XP90

Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP90

$119
1/2.3 inch

$89
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP90

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Canon A580

Fujifilm XP130

$150
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$109
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Waterproof

Compare Canon A580 vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP130

$119
1/2.3 inch

$109
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth

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