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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon S110
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S120 grades against the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S120 EX-Z90 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon S120

 EX-Z90 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-Z90

 S120 EX-Z90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 comes with 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 against the EX-Z90.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and EX-Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S120 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer S120 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217 grams)
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
67
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (217 grams)
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $150