Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Canon S120 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S120 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon S120 in the real world.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro2.
Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon S120 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
29 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
217g vs 495g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 28 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Canon S120

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

350 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
62 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 1.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon S120, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon S120 Shooter's Report

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XF1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XF1

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm XF1

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$460
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Canon S120

Olympus XZ-10

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon S120 vs Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Olympus XZ-10

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Fujifilm XQ1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XQ1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm XQ1

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Compared to Sony A6300

Canon S120

Sony A6300

$449
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon S120 vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Sony A6500

Canon S120

Sony A6500

$449
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Integrated ND filter

$1216
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon S120 vs Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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