Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FC150

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon S120 and Casio EX-FC150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.