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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 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-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.5").

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The SX120 IS was launched 6 months later than the EX-Z29 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX120 IS EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z29 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX120 IS EX-Z29 
AnnouncedAugust 2009March 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-Z29.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-Z29 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-Z29.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (285g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $79