Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150
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33 Features
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2009

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-FC150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The SX120 IS was brought out 2 months before the EX-FC150 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores versus the EX-FC150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-FC150
SX120 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-FC150 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC150
SX120 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | November 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the EX-FC150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-FC150 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-FC150.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SX120 IS offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-11-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 37-185mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.6-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 40.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 × 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lb) | 173 gr (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $350 |