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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Launched August 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX120 IS EX-Z33 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z33 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX120 IS EX-Z33 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
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