Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Released January 2009
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-FS10 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-FS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SX120 IS was unveiled 8 months later than the EX-FS10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX120 IS scores versus the EX-FS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-FS10
SX120 IS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-FS10 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FS10
SX120 IS | EX-FS10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-FS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-FS10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-FS10 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-FS10.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX120 IS will give more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX120 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.9-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-80 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $200 |