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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
  • Announced August 2009
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-H10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 months after the EX-H10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the EX-H10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-H10

 SX120 IS EX-H10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-H10 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H10

 SX120 IS EX-H10 
IntroducedAugust 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H10 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-H10.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-H10 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-H10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H10 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-H10 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-H10 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (285g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-06-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 285g (0.63 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-90
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
Price at launch $249 $300