Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Revealed November 2009

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The SX120 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the EX-G1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS scores versus the EX-G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SX120 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-G1 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-G1
SX120 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | November 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-G1 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-G1.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2009-11-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 154 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $61 |