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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-FH25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 10 months before the EX-FH25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the EX-FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-FH25

 SX120 IS EX-FH25 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-FH25 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FH25

 SX120 IS EX-FH25 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features external dimensions 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-FH25 has dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-FH25.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-FH25 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and EX-FH25.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX120 IS has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography features
33
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (285g)
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-FH25
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-FH25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
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) 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 524 gr (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $450