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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon S110
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon S120 and Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-FC150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-FC150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S120 grades vs the EX-FC150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S120 EX-FC150 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2009Newer by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon S120

 EX-FC150 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-FC150

 S120 EX-FC150 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 provides physical dimensions 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-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S120 compared to the EX-FC150.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and EX-FC150 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX-FC150.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon S120 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S120 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
67
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
35
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (217g)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 173g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $449 $350