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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 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-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-S200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 11 months before the EX-S200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the EX-S200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX120 IS EX-S200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-S200 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SX120 IS EX-S200 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS against the EX-S200.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-S200 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-S200.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-S200 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-S200 Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (285g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (285 grams)
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $0