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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 13 months before the EX-H20G making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the EX-H20G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX120 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-H20G SX120 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX120 IS EX-H20G 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS vs the EX-H20G.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-H20G is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H20G will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (285g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (285g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $300