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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-S12 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 8 months later than the EX-S12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX120 IS EX-S12 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-S12 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SX120 IS EX-S12 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has outer 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-S12 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-S12.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-S12 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and EX-S12.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-S12 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (285g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (285g)
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.63 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $119