Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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![Canon PowerShot S120 front Canon PowerShot S120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S120/Canon-S120-front.jpg)
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2012
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The S120 was revealed 15 months later than the EX-ZR1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S120 matches up against the EX-ZR1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
S120 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon S120
EX-ZR1000 | S120 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon S120 and Casio EX-ZR1000
S120 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S120 vs the EX-ZR1000.
![Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX-ZR1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.
![Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and EX-ZR1000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S120 will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 217 gr (0.48 lbs) | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | 470 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $449 | $572 |