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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Announced August 2009
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 6 months prior to the EX-Z35 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-Z35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX120 IS EX-Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z35 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX120 IS EX-Z35 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the EX-Z35.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-Z35 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX-Z35.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z35 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (285g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
28
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-02-21
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $99