Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
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21 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-FC100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The SX120 IS was brought out 8 months after the EX-FC100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX120 IS grades versus the EX-FC100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
SX120 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-FC100 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC100
SX120 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the EX-FC100.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-FC100 is 87 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-FC100.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX120 IS will give extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-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 SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $300 |