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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon S120 versus Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly close but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was introduced 3 years after the EX-ZR10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S120 grades against the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S120 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2010Newer by 39 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon S120

 EX-ZR10 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR10

 S120 EX-ZR10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon S120 versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 vs the EX-ZR10.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and EX-ZR10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX-ZR10.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S120 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger S120 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (217g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
67
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (217g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (217 grams)
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $190