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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-10 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the EX-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the EX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SX120 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-10 SX120 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-10

 SX120 IS EX-10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-10.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-10 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-10 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-10 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery (455 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (455 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-10
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (384g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 250s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 384g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 455 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $456