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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
  • Released August 2009
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-S7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 6 months earlier than the EX-S7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the EX-S7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX120 IS EX-S7 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-S7 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SX120 IS EX-S7 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the EX-S7.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-S7 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-S7.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-S7 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S7
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $140