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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon S110
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S120 was unveiled 3 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S120 grades vs the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S120 EX-H20G 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2010Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon S120

 EX-H20G S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-H20G

 S120 EX-H20G 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S120 enjoys exterior measurements 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-H20G has sizing of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 and the EX-H20G.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and EX-H20G is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and EX-H20G.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (217 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (217g)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $300