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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, former is 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-Z400 (12MP) is very close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 8 months after the EX-Z400 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX120 IS EX-Z400 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z400 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX120 IS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS and the EX-Z400.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX-Z400 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX120 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $0