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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was released 2 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S120 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S120 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon S120

 EX-ZR100 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR100

 S120 EX-ZR100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 compared to the EX-ZR100.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX-ZR100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The S120 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern S120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
67
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (217g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot S120Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2011-07-19
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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $449 $300