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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon S120 and Casio EX-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S120 was introduced 2 months prior to the EX-100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S120 matches up versus the EX-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-100

 S120 EX-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon S120

 EX-100 S120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-100

 S120 EX-100 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2014Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S120 compared to the EX-100.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and EX-100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX-100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Casio EX-100
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (217 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
67
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (217g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery power (390 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
53
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (217g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-26 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/20000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 389 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 images 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $449 $572