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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Casio EX-FC150
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 SX120 IS EX-FC150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 SX120 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 SX120 IS EX-FC150 
RevealedAugust 2009November 2009Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/500s)
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW support
26
 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others in class (285 grams)
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of phase detect AF
30
 high fps (40.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
51
 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (285 grams)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
36
 focusing manually
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
 you can focus manually
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging highlights
23
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (285g)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
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