Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33
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![Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33/Casio-EX-Z33-front.jpg)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z33 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
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The SX120 IS was launched very close to the EX-Z33 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-Z33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z33
SX120 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX120 IS
EX-Z33 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z33
SX120 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the EX-Z33.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-Z33 is 87 and 97 respectively.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-Z33.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult.
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX120-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z33-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 106 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $120 |