Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 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
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(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

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.

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.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-H15
S120 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon S120
EX-H15 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H15
S120 | EX-H15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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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 |