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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 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-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 5 years before the EX-100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS scores against the EX-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SX120 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-100 SX120 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-100

 SX120 IS EX-100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the EX-100.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-100 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and EX-100.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
33
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/20000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 389 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $572