Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 versus Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-FH100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The S120 was manufactured 3 years after the EX-FH100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S120 grades versus the EX-FH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-FH100
S120 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon S120
EX-FH100 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-FH100
S120 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has physical measurements 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-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon S120 versus Casio EX-FH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 vs the EX-FH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and EX-FH100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and EX-FH100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon S120 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 4.0 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 | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $449 | $299 |