Canon S120 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX-ZR1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

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.