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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S120 versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S120 was launched at a similar time to the EX-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S120 scores against the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-10

 S120 EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon S120

 EX-10 S120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-10

 S120 EX-10 
IntroducedNovember 2013November 2013Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 versus the EX-10.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX-10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and EX-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography info
Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (455 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
67
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
has touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 455 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $456