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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was introduced 3 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S120 grades against the EX-H15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-H15

 S120 EX-H15 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon S120

 EX-H15 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H15

 S120 EX-H15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S120 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 compared to the EX-H15.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and EX-H15 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX-H15.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H15 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography features
Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
67
has touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (217g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (217g)
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $300